For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 584 students in 12304, NY.
The top ranked public middle school in 12304, NY is Central Park Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 12304 have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the New York public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in 12304, NY have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the New York public middle school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 12304, NY Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
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 middle schools in 12304, NY?
The top ranked public middle schools in 12304, NY include Central Park Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 12304?
1 public middle schools are located in 12304.
What is the racial composition of students in 12304?
12304 public middle schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the New York public middle schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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