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Schenectady County Public Schools

Schenectady County, New York

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

Total Schools

40

public schools

Total Enrollment

21,527

students

School Districts

8

districts

Directory guide

How to use the Schenectady County public school directory

Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for New York; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.

District shape

Schenectady County has 8 district entries. SCHENECTADY CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 15 schools.

Community spread

School records are spread across 4 listed communities. SCHENECTADY has the most listed schools, with 30 records.

Grade-level mix

Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 24 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.

Choice-program flags

NCES flags 1 school as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 1 charter. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.

Filter before comparing

Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.

Open profiles where available

2 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.

Verify assignment locally

County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.

School Overview

Total Schools

40

in Schenectady County

Reported Enrollment

21,527

40 schools reporting

School Districts

8

districts

Charter Schools

1

3% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary24
Middle9
High6
Other1

8 School Districts in Schenectady County

SCHENECTADY CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

15 schools
8,879 students

NISKAYUNA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

8 schools
4,320 students

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

Level

Showing 20 of 40 matching schools

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

Listed only9–12High886 students

SCOTIA-GLENVILLE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

SCOTIA-GLENVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

SCOTIA, 12302 / Suburb: Large

Listed only9–12High736 students

RICHARD H O'ROURKE MIDDLE SCHOOL

BURNT HILLS-BALLSTON LAKE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

BURNT HILLS, 12027 / Suburb: Large

Listed only6–8Middle724 students

JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

SCHALMONT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

SCHENECTADY, 12306 / Suburb: Large

Listed onlyKG–12Other677 students

MONT PLEASANT MIDDLE SCHOOL

SCHENECTADY CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

SCHENECTADY, 12303 / City: Small

Listed only6–8Middle671 students

CENTRAL PARK MIDDLE SCHOOL

SCHENECTADY CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

SCHENECTADY, 12304 / City: Small

Listed only6–8Middle658 students

DRAPER MIDDLE SCHOOL

ROTTERDAM-MOHONASEN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

SCHENECTADY, 12303 / Suburb: Large

Listed only6–8Middle646 students

ONEIDA MIDDLE SCHOOL

SCHENECTADY CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

SCHENECTADY, 12308 / City: Small

Listed only6–8Middle616 students

HERMAN L BRADT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

ROTTERDAM-MOHONASEN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

SCHENECTADY, 12303 / Suburb: Large

Listed onlyKG–2Primary612 students

PINEWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

ROTTERDAM-MOHONASEN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

SCHENECTADY, 12303 / Suburb: Large

Listed only3–5Primary594 students

IROQUOIS MIDDLE SCHOOL

NISKAYUNA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

SCHENECTADY, 12309 / Suburb: Large

Listed only6–8Middle589 students

SCHALMONT HIGH SCHOOL

SCHALMONT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

SCHENECTADY, 12306 / Suburb: Large

Listed only9–12High572 students

SCHALMONT MIDDLE SCHOOL

SCHALMONT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

SCHENECTADY, 12306 / Suburb: Large

Listed only5–8Middle561 students

SCOTIA-GLENVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL

SCOTIA-GLENVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

SCOTIA, 12302 / Suburb: Large

Listed only6–8Middle506 students

WOODLAWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

SCHENECTADY CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

SCHENECTADY, 12304 / City: Small

Listed onlyPK–5Primary463 students

PASHLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

BURNT HILLS-BALLSTON LAKE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

SCOTIA, 12302 / Suburb: Large

Listed onlyKG–5Primary462 students

JESSIE T ZOLLER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

SCHENECTADY CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

SCHENECTADY, 12308 / City: Small

Listed onlyPK–5Primary451 students

VAN CORLAER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

SCHENECTADY CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

SCHENECTADY, 12306 / City: Small

Listed onlyPK–5Primary436 students

Schenectady County school directory FAQ

Does this list show which Schenectady County school serves my address?

No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in New York. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.

What is included in the Schenectady County public school directory?

The directory lists 40 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.

Does this page rank the best schools in Schenectady County?

No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.

Are private schools included in this Schenectady County list?

No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.

Why do some Schenectady County schools have profiles while others are listed only?

SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 2 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.

How should I compare school districts in Schenectady County?

Start with the 8 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.

What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Schenectady County directory?

Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.

← Back to Schenectady County Education OverviewCounty school score: 55/100

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.