Can I use Schenectady County's school score to choose a house?

No. Use the Schenectady County school score as a first-pass county screen, then verify the exact district, attendance boundary, transfer rules, and grade pathway for any address you are considering.

Does SchoolsByCounty confirm school attendance boundaries in Schenectady County?

No. SchoolsByCounty publishes NCES and Census-backed public-school records. Attendance zones, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, transportation, and transfer rules must be confirmed with local districts.

How should parents compare public schools in Schenectady County?

Start with the 40 listed public schools and 8 district entries, then compare similar grade bands and confirm the address-level rules locally.

Schenectady County Schools & Education

Name: Schenectady County, New York Education Data
Creator: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Schenectady County, New York

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

School Score

55/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

82.1%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

82.1%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 85.3%

Per-Pupil Spending

$12,242

National avg $13,239

State avg $14,719

School Score

55/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 63/100

State Score Position

#53

of 62 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Schenectady County

Measured School Summary

Schenectady County has midrange measured school signals (score: 55/100) with a graduation rate of 82.1%, which warrants review in official state and district records.

Funding Context

With $12,242 per pupil, Schenectady County has adequate funding that generally covers core educational needs and some supplemental services.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 13% below the New York average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 3.2 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 17% lower than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Schenectady County before comparing districts

County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.

Local context that changes the interpretation

40 public schools and 8 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.

Overall screen

55/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #53 of 62 New York counties with school score data.

Completion

82.1%

3.2 pts below the state average

Funding context

$12,242

$2,477 below the state average

School coverage

8 districts represented in the county school list.

Start with measured county context

This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.

Check the local school mix

Schenectady County has 40 public schools across 8 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.

Verify local rules

Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.

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Parent decision brief

What Schenectady County school data means before you move

County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.

Mixed school landscape

Schenectady County has enough school-level records to compare the local mix, but no single county metric should be treated as the answer. Use district shape, grade span, and data coverage together.

State position

#53

of 62 New York counties with school score data. The county score is 8 points below the state average.

Data confidence

Usable

3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.

K-12 continuity check

These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.

SCHENECTADY CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Elementary to high school visible

8,879 students

Elementary 11Middle 3High 1Other 0

15 listed schools in this county slice.

NISKAYUNA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

Elementary to high school visible

3,965 students

Elementary 4Middle 2High 1Other 0

7 listed schools in this county slice.

ROTTERDAM-MOHONASEN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

Elementary to high school visible

2,738 students

Elementary 2Middle 1High 1Other 0

4 listed schools in this county slice.

SCOTIA-GLENVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

Elementary to high school visible

2,208 students

Elementary 4Middle 1High 1Other 0

6 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

SCHENECTADY CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT is the largest listed district slice, with 15 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.

What the data cannot tell you

NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.

Questions to ask before choosing an address

Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Schenectady County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Schenectady County district systems?

What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?

Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?

Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?

Education Overview

About Schools in Schenectady County, New York

This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.

A Versatile Education Hub in the Capital Region

Schenectady County operates 40 public schools serving 21,527 students across 8 districts. The county infrastructure includes 24 elementary schools and 6 high schools, catering to a diverse student body.

Schenectady City and Niskayuna Districts

The Schenectady City School District is the largest, supporting 8,879 students across 15 schools. While traditional schools are the norm, the county does include one charter school as part of its educational mix.

A Blend of City and Suburban Settings

With 21 suburban schools and 16 city schools, the county offers a distinct mix of educational atmospheres. The average school size is 538 students, though Schenectady High School is a massive outlier with 2,743 students.

School Overview

Total Schools

in Schenectady County

Reported Enrollment

21,527

40 schools reporting

School Districts

districts

Charter Schools

3% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary24

Middle9

High6

Other1

8 School Districts in Schenectady County

SCHENECTADY CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

NISKAYUNA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

BURNT HILLS-BALLSTON LAKE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

5 schools

3,081 students

ROTTERDAM-MOHONASEN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

4 schools

2,738 students

SCOTIA-GLENVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

6 schools

2,208 students

SCHALMONT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

3 schools

1,810 students

DUANESBURG CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

2 schools

644 students

DESTINE PREPARATORY CHARTER SCHOOL

1 school

97 students

40 Public Schools in Schenectady County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 2 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

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Public schools in Schenectady County, including district, location, profile availability, grades, type, and enrollment.
School Name	Profile	District	Location	Grades	Type / Flags	Reported Enrollment
SCHENECTADY HIGH SCHOOL	Profile	SCHENECTADY CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT	SCHENECTADY, 12308City: Small	9–12	High	2,743
NISKAYUNA HIGH SCHOOL	Profile	NISKAYUNA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT	SCHENECTADY, 12309Suburb: Large	9–12	High	1,375
MOHONASEN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL	Record	ROTTERDAM-MOHONASEN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT	SCHENECTADY, 12303Suburb: Large	9–12	High	886
SCOTIA-GLENVILLE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL	Record	SCOTIA-GLENVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT	SCOTIA, 12302Suburb: Large	9–12	High	736
RICHARD H O'ROURKE MIDDLE SCHOOL	Record	BURNT HILLS-BALLSTON LAKE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT	BURNT HILLS, 12027Suburb: Large	6–8	Middle	724
JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	SCHALMONT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT	SCHENECTADY, 12306Suburb: Large	KG–12	Other	677
MONT PLEASANT MIDDLE SCHOOL	Record	SCHENECTADY CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT	SCHENECTADY, 12303City: Small	6–8	Middle	671
CENTRAL PARK MIDDLE SCHOOL	Record	SCHENECTADY CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT	SCHENECTADY, 12304City: Small	6–8	Middle	658
DRAPER MIDDLE SCHOOL	Record	ROTTERDAM-MOHONASEN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT	SCHENECTADY, 12303Suburb: Large	6–8	Middle	646
ONEIDA MIDDLE SCHOOL	Record	SCHENECTADY CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT	SCHENECTADY, 12308City: Small	6–8	Middle	616
HERMAN L BRADT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	ROTTERDAM-MOHONASEN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT	SCHENECTADY, 12303Suburb: Large	KG–2	Primary	612
PINEWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	ROTTERDAM-MOHONASEN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT	SCHENECTADY, 12303Suburb: Large	3–5	Primary	594
IROQUOIS MIDDLE SCHOOL	Record	NISKAYUNA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT	SCHENECTADY, 12309Suburb: Large	6–8	Middle	589
SCHALMONT HIGH SCHOOL	Record	SCHALMONT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT	SCHENECTADY, 12306Suburb: Large	9–12	High	572
SCHALMONT MIDDLE SCHOOL	Record	SCHALMONT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT	SCHENECTADY, 12306Suburb: Large	5–8	Middle	561
SCOTIA-GLENVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL	Record	SCOTIA-GLENVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT	SCOTIA, 12302Suburb: Large	6–8	Middle	506
WOODLAWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	SCHENECTADY CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT	SCHENECTADY, 12304City: Small	PK–5	Primary	463
PASHLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	BURNT HILLS-BALLSTON LAKE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT	SCOTIA, 12302Suburb: Large	KG–5	Primary	462
JESSIE T ZOLLER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	SCHENECTADY CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT	SCHENECTADY, 12308City: Small	PK–5	Primary	451
VAN CORLAER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	SCHENECTADY CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT	SCHENECTADY, 12306City: Small	PK–5	Primary	436

SCHENECTADY HIGH SCHOOL

SCHENECTADY CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

SCHENECTADY, 12308 / City: Small

Profile9–12High2,743 students

NISKAYUNA HIGH SCHOOL

NISKAYUNA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

SCHENECTADY, 12309 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,375 students

MOHONASEN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

ROTTERDAM-MOHONASEN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

SCHENECTADY, 12303 / Suburb: Large

Record9–12High886 students

SCOTIA-GLENVILLE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

SCOTIA-GLENVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

SCOTIA, 12302 / Suburb: Large

Record9–12High736 students

RICHARD H O'ROURKE MIDDLE SCHOOL

BURNT HILLS-BALLSTON LAKE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

BURNT HILLS, 12027 / Suburb: Large

Record6–8Middle724 students

JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

SCHALMONT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

SCHENECTADY, 12306 / Suburb: Large

RecordKG–12Other677 students

MONT PLEASANT MIDDLE SCHOOL

SCHENECTADY CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

SCHENECTADY, 12303 / City: Small

Record6–8Middle671 students

CENTRAL PARK MIDDLE SCHOOL

SCHENECTADY CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

SCHENECTADY, 12304 / City: Small

Record6–8Middle658 students

DRAPER MIDDLE SCHOOL

ROTTERDAM-MOHONASEN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

SCHENECTADY, 12303 / Suburb: Large

Record6–8Middle646 students

ONEIDA MIDDLE SCHOOL

SCHENECTADY CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

SCHENECTADY, 12308 / City: Small

Record6–8Middle616 students

HERMAN L BRADT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

ROTTERDAM-MOHONASEN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

SCHENECTADY, 12303 / Suburb: Large

RecordKG–2Primary612 students

PINEWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

ROTTERDAM-MOHONASEN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

SCHENECTADY, 12303 / Suburb: Large

Record3–5Primary594 students

IROQUOIS MIDDLE SCHOOL

NISKAYUNA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

SCHENECTADY, 12309 / Suburb: Large

Record6–8Middle589 students

SCHALMONT HIGH SCHOOL

SCHALMONT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

SCHENECTADY, 12306 / Suburb: Large

Record9–12High572 students

SCHALMONT MIDDLE SCHOOL

SCHALMONT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

SCHENECTADY, 12306 / Suburb: Large

Record5–8Middle561 students

SCOTIA-GLENVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL

SCOTIA-GLENVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

SCOTIA, 12302 / Suburb: Large

Record6–8Middle506 students

WOODLAWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

SCHENECTADY CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

SCHENECTADY, 12304 / City: Small

RecordPK–5Primary463 students

PASHLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

BURNT HILLS-BALLSTON LAKE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

SCOTIA, 12302 / Suburb: Large

RecordKG–5Primary462 students

JESSIE T ZOLLER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

SCHENECTADY CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

SCHENECTADY, 12308 / City: Small

RecordPK–5Primary451 students

VAN CORLAER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

SCHENECTADY CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

SCHENECTADY, 12306 / City: Small

RecordPK–5Primary436 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$12,242

State avg $14,719

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which New York counties have the highest graduation rates?

Putnam County (93.4%), Genesee County (92.5%), and Schuyler County (91.8%) currently lead New York among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.

What is per-pupil spending like in New York?

Across New York counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $14,719. The highest current county values are Hamilton County ($26,327), New York County ($21,940), and Putnam County ($19,993). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.

How should I read the school score in Schenectady County?

Schenectady County has a school score of 55/100, which is a midrange measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.

What is the graduation rate in Schenectady County?

The high school graduation rate in Schenectady County is 82.1%, which is below the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.

How much does Schenectady County spend per student?

Schenectady County spends $12,242 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated May 13, 2026Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.

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