For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,194 students in 12306, NY (there are 1 private school, serving 53 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 12306, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in 12306, NY are Schalmont High School, Schalmont Middle School and Jefferson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 12306 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 12306, NY have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best 12306, NY Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Schalmont High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1 Sabre Dr
Schenectady, NY 12306
(518) 355-6110
Schenectady, NY 12306
(518) 355-6110
Grades: 9-12
| 541 students
Rank: #22.
Schalmont Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2 Sabre Dr
Schenectady, NY 12306
(518) 355-6110
Schenectady, NY 12306
(518) 355-6110
Grades: 5-8
| 555 students
Rank: #33.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 Princetown Rd
Schenectady, NY 12306
(518) 355-1342
Schenectady, NY 12306
(518) 355-1342
Grades: K-4
| 685 students
Rank: #44.
Van Corlaer Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2310 Guilderland Ave
Schenectady, NY 12306
(518) 370-8270
Schenectady, NY 12306
(518) 370-8270
Grades: PK-5
| 413 students
12306, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
408 Eleanor St
Schenectady, NY 12306
(518) 881-3980
Schenectady, NY 12306
(518) 881-3980
Grades: PK-2
| 249 students
901 Draper Ave
Schenectady, NY 12306
(518) 344-5107
Schenectady, NY 12306
(518) 344-5107
Grades: K-8
| 622 students
590 Gifford Church Rd
Schenectady, NY 12306
(518) 355-0826
Schenectady, NY 12306
(518) 355-0826
Grades: K-1
| 179 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 12306, NY?
The top ranked public schools in 12306, NY include Schalmont High School, Schalmont Middle School and Jefferson Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 12306?
4 public schools are located in 12306.
What percentage of students in 12306 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 12306 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 12306?
12306 public schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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