For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 3,466 students in 12308, NY.
The top ranked public middle schools in 12308, NY are Schenectady High School and Oneida Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 12308 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the New York public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in 12308, NY have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the New York public middle school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 12308, NY Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Schenectady High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1445 The Plaza
Schenectady, NY 12308
(518) 881-2044
Schenectady, NY 12308
(518) 881-2044
Grades: 8-12
| 2,860 students
Rank: #22.
Oneida Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1629 Oneida St
Schenectady, NY 12308
(518) 881-3700
Schenectady, NY 12308
(518) 881-3700
Grades: 6-8
| 606 students
12308, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Bridge Center Of Schenectady Inc (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
72 Union Ave
Schenectady, NY 12308
Schenectady, NY 12308
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
90 Elmer Ave
Schenectady, NY 12308
(518) 370-8310
Schenectady, NY 12308
(518) 370-8310
Grades: 1-6
| 407 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 12308, NY?
The top ranked public middle schools in 12308, NY include Schenectady High School and Oneida Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 12308?
2 public middle schools are located in 12308.
What is the racial composition of students in 12308?
12308 public middle schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the New York public middle schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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