Summary
Rosendale School is an exceptional elementary school located in Schenectady, New York, serving 374 students in grades K-5. As part of the highly-ranked Niskayuna Central School District, Rosendale consistently outperforms both the district and the state of New York in academic assessments, placing it among the top 15% of elementary schools in the state.
In the 2024-2025 school year, Rosendale School had an impressive 86.96% of 3rd graders, 80.85% of 4th graders, and 70.27% of 5th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, significantly outpacing the district and state averages. Similarly, in math, the school had 87.32% of 3rd graders, 87.5% of 4th graders, and 68.49% of 5th graders proficient or better, again surpassing the district and state. Rosendale's strong performance extends across different student subgroups, with the school ranking in the top 15% for female, male, and White students, as well as the top 15% for Multi-racial students.
Compared to nearby schools, Rosendale stands out. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, Rosendale had 86.96% of 3rd graders proficient or better in ELA, compared to just 70.69% at Craig Elementary, 68.12% at Hillside School, and 73.77% at Birchwood Elementary. The school's strong performance is even more pronounced when compared to the neighboring Schenectady City School District, where academic achievement lags significantly behind Rosendale's standards.
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