For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,083 students in 12304, NY (there are 5 private schools, serving 731 private students). 74% of all K-12 students in 12304, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in 12304, NY are Woodlawn Elementary School, Central Park Middle School and Paige Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 12304 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 12304, NY have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best 12304, NY Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Woodlawn Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3311 Wells Ave
Schenectady, NY 12304
(518) 370-8280
Schenectady, NY 12304
(518) 370-8280
Grades: PK-5
| 478 students
Rank: #22.
Central Park Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
421 Elm St
Schenectady, NY 12304
(518) 370-8250
Schenectady, NY 12304
(518) 370-8250
Grades: 6-8
| 584 students
Rank: #33.
Paige Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
104 Elliott Ave
Schenectady, NY 12304
(518) 370-8300
Schenectady, NY 12304
(518) 370-8300
Grades: PK-5
| 454 students
Rank: #44.
William C Keane Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1252 Albany Ave
Schenectady, NY 12304
(518) 881-3960
Schenectady, NY 12304
(518) 881-3960
Grades: PK-5
| 257 students
Rank: #55.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2 Robinson St
Schenectady, NY 12304
(518) 370-8355
Schenectady, NY 12304
(518) 370-8355
Grades: PK-5
| 310 students
12304, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
O.d. Heck Dvlpmntl Center - Autism Prog (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
500 Balltown Road - Building 1
Schenectady, NY 12304
(518) 370-7508
Schenectady, NY 12304
(518) 370-7508
Grades: Inquire with school
| 2 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 12304, NY?
The top ranked public schools in 12304, NY include Woodlawn Elementary School, Central Park Middle School and Paige Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 12304?
5 public schools are located in 12304.
What percentage of students in 12304 go to public school?
74% of all K-12 students in 12304 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 12304?
12304 public schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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