For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,388 students in 12303, NY.
The top ranked public middle schools in 12303, NY are Draper Middle School and Mont Pleasant Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 12303 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the New York public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in 12303, NY have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New York public middle school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 12303, NY Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Draper Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2070 Curry Rd
Schenectady, NY 12303
(518) 356-8350
Schenectady, NY 12303
(518) 356-8350
Grades: 6-8
| 680 students
Rank: #22.
Mont Pleasant Middle School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1121 Forest Rd
Schenectady, NY 12303
(518) 370-8160
Schenectady, NY 12303
(518) 370-8160
Grades: 6-8
| 708 students
12303, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
570 Lansing St
Schenectady, NY 12303
(518) 881-3970
Schenectady, NY 12303
(518) 881-3970
Grades: 1-6
| 95 students
520 Bradt St
Schenectady, NY 12303
(518) 881-3700
Schenectady, NY 12303
(518) 881-3700
Grades: 1-5
| 108 students
W A I T T Houses Inc (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
Box 3455 1220 Congress
Schenectady, NY 12303
Schenectady, NY 12303
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 12303, NY?
The top ranked public middle schools in 12303, NY include Draper Middle School and Mont Pleasant Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 12303?
2 public middle schools are located in 12303.
What is the racial composition of students in 12303?
12303 public middle schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New York public middle schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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