Elementary Schools in Niskayuna Central School District


Summary:

The Niskayuna Central School District in New York is home to 5 highly-ranked elementary schools serving students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. These schools consistently perform among the top elementary schools in the state, with several standouts that demonstrate exceptional academic achievement, efficient resource allocation, and supportive learning environments.

The Rosendale School emerges as the top-performing elementary school in the district, consistently ranking among the top 304-417 schools in New York over the past 3 years. Rosendale boasts the highest proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math, the lowest percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients, and the highest per-student spending, all while maintaining a relatively low student-teacher ratio. Similarly, Birchwood Elementary School is another standout, ranking between 279-434 in the state and demonstrating strong academic performance with proficiency rates exceeding the district and state averages.

While the overall performance of the Niskayuna Central School District is impressive, with all its elementary schools ranked in the top half of New York state, the data reveals some variation in resource allocation and academic outcomes across the individual schools. This highlights the importance of examining school-level metrics to identify areas for improvement and ensure equitable access to high-quality educational opportunities for all students in the district.

District Detail

 1430 Balltown Rd
Schenectady, NY 12309-5317

 (518) 377-4666

SchoolDigger Rank:
141st of 874 New York districts

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Grades served: K-12
Students: 4,315

Primary Schools: 5
Middle Schools: 2
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0
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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.

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