Top Rankings
Shenendehowa Central School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 9,289 students in Shenendehowa Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Shenendehowa Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
12 Schools
4,818 Schools
# Students
9,289 Students
2,508,712 Students
# Teachers
694 Teachers
217,359 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Shenendehowa Central School District, which is ranked #104 of all 1,015 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 93% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#109 out of 1020 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
91%
78%
Graduation Rate
95%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.48
0.72
# American Indian Students
n/a
18,867 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1,108 Students
254,462 Students
% Asian Students
12%
10%
# Hispanic Students
733 Students
757,452 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
30%
# Black Students
301 Students
389,125 Students
% Black Students
3%
16%
# White Students
6,586 Students
995,067 Students
% White Students
71%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
10 Students
5,556 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
550 Students
87,601 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
62,556
# Students in K Grade:
536
171,540
# Students in 1st Grade:
679
177,074
# Students in 2nd Grade:
699
181,096
# Students in 3rd Grade:
684
177,104
# Students in 4th Grade:
730
180,516
# Students in 5th Grade:
747
181,163
# Students in 6th Grade:
713
184,038
# Students in 7th Grade:
778
185,375
# Students in 8th Grade:
713
188,665
# Students in 9th Grade:
747
205,039
# Students in 10th Grade:
745
201,456
# Students in 11th Grade:
706
191,213
# Students in 12th Grade:
713
185,905
# Ungraded Students:
99
35,972
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,829 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,307. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,345 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$184 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$189 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,829
$31,307
Spending / Student
$20,345
$32,183
Best Shenendehowa Central School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Shenendehowa High School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
970 Rt 146
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 881-0310
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 881-0310
Grades: 9-12
| 2,956 students
Rank: #22.
Chango Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 Chango Dr
Ballston Lake, NY 12019
(518) 881-0520
Ballston Lake, NY 12019
(518) 881-0520
Grades: K-5
| 490 students
Rank: #33.
Gowana Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
970 Rt 146
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 881-0460
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 881-0460
Grades: 6-8
| 745 students
Rank: #44.
Tesago Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
970 Rt 146
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 881-0570
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 881-0570
Grades: K-5
| 397 students
Rank: #55.
Skano Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
970 Rt 146
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 881-0560
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 881-0560
Grades: K-5
| 548 students
Rank: #66.
Orenda Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
970 Rt 146
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 881-0550
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 881-0550
Grades: K-5
| 538 students
Rank: #77.
Acadia Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
970 Rt 146
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 881-0450
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 881-0450
Grades: 6-8
| 736 students
Rank: #88.
Karigon Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
970 Rt 146
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 881-0530
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 881-0530
Grades: K-5
| 476 students
Rank: #99.
Koda Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
970 Rt 146
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 881-0470
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 881-0470
Grades: 6-8
| 742 students
Rank: #1010.
Arongen Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
489 Clifton Pk Ctr Rd
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 881-0510
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 881-0510
Grades: K-5
| 580 students
Rank: #1111.
Shatekon Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
35 Maxwell Rd
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 881-0580
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 881-0580
Grades: K-5
| 550 students
Rank: #1212.
Okte Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1581 Crescent Rd
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 881-0540
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 881-0540
Grades: K-5
| 531 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Shenendehowa Central School District?
Shenendehowa Central School District manages 12 public schools serving 9,289 students.
What is the rank of Shenendehowa Central School District?
Shenendehowa Central School District is ranked #104 out of 1,015 school districts in New York (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Shenendehowa Central School District?
71% of Shenendehowa Central School District students are White, 12% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Shenendehowa Central School District?
Shenendehowa Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Shenendehowa Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,345 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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