Top Rankings
Schenectady City 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 2024-25 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 9,119 students in Schenectady City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Schenectady City School District have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
15 Schools
4,804 Schools
# Students
9,119 Students
2,526,085 Students
# Teachers
680 Teachers
215,006 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Schenectady City School District, which is ranked #997 of all 1,019 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 78% has increased from 66% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#996 out of 1020 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
78%
Graduation Rate
78%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.79
0.72
# American Indian Students
12 Students
18,588 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1,994 Students
249,216 Students
% Asian Students
22%
10%
# Hispanic Students
2,059 Students
726,742 Students
% Hispanic Students
23%
29%
# Black Students
2,501 Students
408,333 Students
% Black Students
27%
16%
# White Students
1,694 Students
1,036,576 Students
% White Students
19%
41%
# Hawaiian Students
12 Students
6,065 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
847 Students
80,416 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
239
56,452
# Students in K Grade:
667
173,911
# Students in 1st Grade:
594
175,816
# Students in 2nd Grade:
669
179,820
# Students in 3rd Grade:
643
179,541
# Students in 4th Grade:
636
182,709
# Students in 5th Grade:
648
184,133
# Students in 6th Grade:
681
186,473
# Students in 7th Grade:
705
191,045
# Students in 8th Grade:
721
194,721
# Students in 9th Grade:
877
208,652
# Students in 10th Grade:
627
198,832
# Students in 11th Grade:
565
188,822
# Students in 12th Grade:
693
188,400
# Ungraded Students:
154
36,758
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,259 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,092. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,141 is less than the state median of $31,961. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$212 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$229 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,259
$31,092
Spending / Student
$25,141
$31,961
Best Schenectady City School District Public Schools (2024-25)
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: 9-12
| 2,815 students
Rank: #22.
Jessie T Zoller Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1880 Lancaster St
Schenectady, NY 12308
(518) 370-8290
Schenectady, NY 12308
(518) 370-8290
Grades: PK-5
| 438 students
Rank: #33.
Howe Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1065 Baker Ave
Schenectady, NY 12308
(518) 370-8295
Schenectady, NY 12308
(518) 370-8295
Grades: PK-5
| 354 students
Rank: #44.
Woodlawn Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3311 Wells Ave
Schenectady, NY 12304
(518) 370-8280
Schenectady, NY 12304
(518) 370-8280
Grades: PK-5
| 438 students
Rank: #55.
Yates Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
725 Salina St
Schenectady, NY 12308
(518) 370-8320
Schenectady, NY 12308
(518) 370-8320
Grades: PK-5
| 306 students
Rank: #66.
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
| 666 students
Rank: #77.
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
| 703 students
Rank: #88.
Paige Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
104 Elliott Ave
Schenectady, NY 12304
(518) 370-8300
Schenectady, NY 12304
(518) 370-8300
Grades: PK-5
| 446 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Dr Martin Luther King School Jr Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
918 Stanley St
Schenectady, NY 12307
(518) 370-8360
Schenectady, NY 12307
(518) 370-8360
Grades: PK-5
| 413 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Pleasant Valley Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1097 Forest Rd
Schenectady, NY 12303
(518) 881-3640
Schenectady, NY 12303
(518) 881-3640
Grades: PK-5
| 338 students
Rank: #1111.
Mont Pleasant Middle School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1121 Forest Rd
Schenectady, NY 12303
(518) 370-8160
Schenectady, NY 12303
(518) 370-8160
Grades: 6-8
| 755 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
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
| 414 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
William C Keane Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1252 Albany Ave
Schenectady, NY 12304
(518) 881-3960
Schenectady, NY 12304
(518) 881-3960
Grades: PK-5
| 291 students
Rank: #1414.
Hamilton Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1091 Webster St
Schenectady, NY 12303
(518) 881-3720
Schenectady, NY 12303
(518) 881-3720
Grades: PK-5
| 426 students
Rank: #1515.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2 Robinson St
Schenectady, NY 12304
(518) 370-8355
Schenectady, NY 12304
(518) 370-8355
Grades: PK-5
| 316 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Schenectady City School District?
Schenectady City School District manages 15 public schools serving 9,119 students.
What is the rank of Schenectady City School District?
Schenectady City School District is ranked #997 out of 1,019 school districts in New York (bottom 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 Schenectady City School District?
27% of Schenectady City School District students are Black, 23% of students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Asian, 19% of students are White, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Schenectady City School District?
Schenectady City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 12:1.
What is Schenectady City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,141 is less than the state median of $31,961. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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