Top Rankings
South Colonie Central School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,965 students in South Colonie Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in South Colonie Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
8 Schools
4,818 Schools
# Students
4,965 Students
2,508,712 Students
# Teachers
362 Teachers
217,359 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
South Colonie Central School District, which is ranked #379 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 91% has increased from 89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#369 out of 1020 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
78%
Graduation Rate
91%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.72
# American Indian Students
10 Students
18,867 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
662 Students
254,462 Students
% Asian Students
13%
10%
# Hispanic Students
522 Students
757,452 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
30%
# Black Students
487 Students
389,125 Students
% Black Students
10%
16%
# White Students
2,888 Students
995,067 Students
% White Students
58%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
5,556 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
389 Students
87,601 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
143
62,556
# Students in K Grade:
340
171,540
# Students in 1st Grade:
341
177,074
# Students in 2nd Grade:
339
181,096
# Students in 3rd Grade:
354
177,104
# Students in 4th Grade:
351
180,516
# Students in 5th Grade:
359
181,163
# Students in 6th Grade:
359
184,038
# Students in 7th Grade:
391
185,375
# Students in 8th Grade:
394
188,665
# Students in 9th Grade:
400
205,039
# Students in 10th Grade:
388
201,456
# Students in 11th Grade:
388
191,213
# Students in 12th Grade:
357
185,905
# Ungraded Students:
61
35,972
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,685 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 $21,869 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$108 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$109 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,685
$31,307
Spending / Student
$21,869
$32,183
Best South Colonie Central School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Colonie Central High School
(Math: 98% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1 Raider Blvd
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 459-1220
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 459-1220
Grades: 9-12
| 1,561 students
Rank: #22.
Forest Park Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 Forest Dr
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 869-3006
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 869-3006
Grades: PK-4
| 318 students
Rank: #33.
Shaker Road Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
512 Albany Shaker Rd
Albany, NY 12211
(518) 458-1440
Albany, NY 12211
(518) 458-1440
Grades: K-4
| 329 students
Rank: #44.
Saddlewood Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 Loralee Dr
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 456-2608
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 456-2608
Grades: PK-4
| 376 students
Rank: #55.
Lisha Kill Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
68 Waterman Ave
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 456-2306
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 456-2306
Grades: 5-8
| 646 students
Rank: #66.
Sand Creek Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
329 Sand Creek Rd
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 459-1333
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 459-1333
Grades: 5-8
| 882 students
Rank: #77.
Veeder Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
25 Veeder Dr
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 869-4661
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 869-4661
Grades: PK-4
| 484 students
Rank: #88.
Roessleville School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 California Ave
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 459-2157
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 459-2157
Grades: PK-4
| 369 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to South Colonie Central School District?
South Colonie Central School District manages 8 public schools serving 4,965 students.
What is the rank of South Colonie Central School District?
South Colonie Central School District is ranked #379 out of 1,015 school districts in New York (top 50%) 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in South Colonie Central School District?
58% of South Colonie Central School District students are White, 13% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of South Colonie Central School District?
South Colonie Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is South Colonie Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,869 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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