For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 4,579 students in 12308, NY (there are 1 private school, serving 123 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 12308, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 12308, NY are Schenectady High School, Howe Elementary School and Jessie T Zoller Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 12308 have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the New York public school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 63% statewide average). Schools in 12308, NY have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best 12308, NY Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Schenectady High School
(Math: 75% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1445 The Plaza
Schenectady, NY 12308
(518) 881-2044
Schenectady, NY 12308
(518) 881-2044
Grades: 9-12
| 2,815 students
Rank: #22.
Howe Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1065 Baker Ave
Schenectady, NY 12308
(518) 370-8295
Schenectady, NY 12308
(518) 370-8295
Grades: PK-5
| 354 students
Rank: #33.
Jessie T Zoller Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
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: #44.
Oneida Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
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: #55.
Yates Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
725 Salina St
Schenectady, NY 12308
(518) 370-8320
Schenectady, NY 12308
(518) 370-8320
Grades: PK-5
| 306 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 schools in 12308, NY?
The top ranked public schools in 12308, NY include Schenectady High School, Howe Elementary School and Jessie T Zoller Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 12308, NY?
5 public schools are located in 12308, NY.
What percentage of students in 12308, NY go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 12308, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 12308, NY?
12308, NY public schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the New York public schools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
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