Best Public Schools in Schenectady, NY


Summary:

The Schenectady, New York area is home to 32 schools, including 21 elementary schools, 7 middle schools, and 4 high schools. The data reveals a stark contrast in performance between the schools in the Niskayuna Central School District and those in the Schenectady City School District.

Niskayuna High School stands out as the top-performing school in the data set, ranking 84th out of 1,234 high schools statewide and earning 5 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger. Similarly, Iroquois Middle School in the Niskayuna district is a strong performer, ranking 201st out of 1,500 middle schools statewide and earning 4 out of 5 stars. In contrast, many of the Schenectady City schools, particularly the elementary and middle schools, struggle with very low proficiency rates on state assessments, high rates of poverty, and overall poor performance.

The data highlights the significant challenges facing the Schenectady City school district, with schools like Schenectady High School and Oneida Middle School performing well below the state and district averages. However, there are some bright spots, such as Schalmont High School, which performs relatively well, ranking 481st out of 1,234 high schools statewide and earning 3 out of 5 stars. Overall, the data paints a complex picture of the educational landscape in the Schenectady area, with significant disparities in performance that will require concerted efforts to address.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the WNYC and the New York State Department of Health and the NY State Education Department.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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