Lowest Student–Teacher Ratio in Schenectady (2025)

Schools with the fewest students per FTE teacher, among schools with at least 100 students. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 32 schools in Schenectady, New York. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and New York.

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Mont Pleasant Middle SchoolSchenectady · Public MiddleStudents per teacher: 8.8
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29
William C Keane Elementary SchoolSchenectady · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 9.0
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29
Central Park Middle SchoolSchenectady · Public MiddleStudents per teacher: 9.2
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30
Van Corlaer Elementary SchoolSchenectady · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 9.4
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59
Schalmont Middle SchoolSchenectady · Public MiddleStudents per teacher: 9.6
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87
Hillside SchoolSchenectady · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 9.8
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23
Pleasant Valley Elementary SchoolSchenectady · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 9.8
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25
Oneida Middle SchoolSchenectady · Public MiddleStudents per teacher: 10.1
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91
Rosendale SchoolSchenectady · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 10.7
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86
Van Antwerp Middle SchoolSchenectady · Public MiddleStudents per teacher: 10.8
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92
Schalmont High SchoolSchenectady · Public HighStudents per teacher: 10.9
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82
Lynnwood Elementary SchoolSchenectady · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 10.9
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22
Lincoln Elementary SchoolSchenectady · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 10.9
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25
Hamilton Elementary SchoolSchenectady · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 11.0
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86
Birchwood Elementary SchoolSchenectady · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 11.1
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80
Pine Bush Elementary SchoolSchenectady · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 11.3
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75
Craig Elementary SchoolSchenectady · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 11.4
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20
DR Martin Luther King School JR Elementary SchoolSchenectady · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 11.5
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86
Iroquois Middle SchoolSchenectady · Public MiddleStudents per teacher: 11.6
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46
Draper Middle SchoolSchenectady · Public MiddleStudents per teacher: 11.7
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31
Howe Elementary SchoolSchenectady · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 11.8
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49
Jessie T Zoller Elementary SchoolSchenectady · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 11.9
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27
Paige Elementary SchoolSchenectady · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 12.0
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55
Pinewood Elementary SchoolSchenectady · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 12.1
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21
Yates Elementary SchoolSchenectady · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 12.1
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92
Niskayuna High SchoolSchenectady · Public HighStudents per teacher: 12.8
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72
Herman L Bradt Elementary SchoolSchenectady · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 13.1
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73
Jefferson Elementary SchoolSchenectady · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 13.2
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69
Schenectady High SchoolSchenectady · Public HighStudents per teacher: 13.4
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83
Mohonasen Senior High SchoolSchenectady · Public HighStudents per teacher: 14.2
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41
Woodlawn Elementary SchoolSchenectady · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 14.3
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35
Destine Preparatory Charter SchoolSchenectady · Charter ElementaryStudents per teacher: 17.8

#	School	Sector	Students per teacher	Success Index (US)	Key result	Students
1	Mont Pleasant Middle School Schenectady · Middle · Grades 6–8	Public	8.8	21.9 Lower 50%	9% Math proficiency	569
2	William C Keane Elementary School Schenectady · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	9.0	28.5 Lower 50%	22% Math proficiency	279
3	Central Park Middle School Schenectady · Middle · Grades 6–8	Public	9.2	28.7 Lower 50%	22% Math proficiency	600
4	Van Corlaer Elementary School Schenectady · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	9.4	29.5 Lower 50%	24% Math proficiency	311
5	Schalmont Middle School Schenectady · Middle · Grades 5–8	Public	9.6	58.8 Top 50%	42% Math proficiency	537
6	Hillside School Schenectady · Elementary · Grades K–5	Public	9.8	87.1 Top 5%	72% Math proficiency	383
7	Pleasant Valley Elementary School Schenectady · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	9.8	23.0 Lower 50%	12% Math proficiency	351
8	Oneida Middle School Schenectady · Middle · Grades 6–8	Public	10.1	25.0 Lower 50%	16% Math proficiency	657
9	Rosendale School Schenectady · Elementary · Grades K–5	Public	10.7	91.1 Top 5%	77% Math proficiency	376
10	Van Antwerp Middle School Schenectady · Middle · Grades 6–8	Public	10.8	85.9 Top 5%	69% Math proficiency	442
11	Schalmont High School Schenectady · High · Grades 9–12	Public	10.9	91.7 Top 5%	97.5% Math proficiency	545
12	Lynnwood Elementary School Schenectady · Elementary · Grades K–5	Public	10.9	81.9 Top 10%	67% Math proficiency	405
13	Lincoln Elementary School Schenectady · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	10.9	21.8 Lower 50%	2.5% Math proficiency	306
14	Hamilton Elementary School Schenectady · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	11.0	24.6 Lower 50%	12% Math proficiency	440
15	Birchwood Elementary School Schenectady · Elementary · Grades K–5	Public	11.1	86.1 Top 5%	72% Math proficiency	376
16	Pine Bush Elementary School Schenectady · Elementary · Grades K–5	Public	11.3	80.3 Top 10%	72% Math proficiency	462
17	Craig Elementary School Schenectady · Elementary · Grades K–5	Public	11.4	75.1 Top 25%	57% Math proficiency	377
18	DR Martin Luther King School JR Elementary School Schenectady · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	11.5	19.5 Lower 50%	3% Math proficiency	424
19	Iroquois Middle School Schenectady · Middle · Grades 5–8	Public	11.6	86.4 Top 5%	70% Math proficiency	614
20	Draper Middle School Schenectady · Middle · Grades 6–8	Public	11.7	45.8 Lower 50%	35% Math proficiency	655
21	Howe Elementary School Schenectady · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	11.8	31.0 Lower 50%	27% Math proficiency	390
22	Jessie T Zoller Elementary School Schenectady · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	11.9	48.5 Lower 50%	43% Math proficiency	439
23	Paige Elementary School Schenectady · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	12.0	26.5 Lower 50%	19% Math proficiency	468
24	Pinewood Elementary School Schenectady · Elementary · Grades 3–5	Public	12.1	54.7 Top 50%	48% Math proficiency	591
25	Yates Elementary School Schenectady · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	12.1	20.5 Lower 50%	12% Math proficiency	327
26	Niskayuna High School Schenectady · High · Grades 9–12	Public	12.8	91.8 Top 5%	98% Math proficiency	1,379
27	Herman L Bradt Elementary School Schenectady · Elementary · Grades K–2	Public	13.1	72.3 Top 25%	38.2% Free/reduced-price lunch	602
28	Jefferson Elementary School Schenectady · Elementary · Grades K–4	Public	13.2	73.0 Top 25%	61% Math proficiency	671
29	Schenectady High School Schenectady · High · Grades 9–12	Public	13.4	69.3 Top 25%	78% Math proficiency	2,885
30	Mohonasen Senior High School Schenectady · High · Grades 9–12	Public	14.2	82.9 Top 10%	93% Math proficiency	924
31	Woodlawn Elementary School Schenectady · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	14.3	41.2 Lower 50%	42% Math proficiency	502
32	Destine Preparatory Charter School Schenectady · Elementary · Grades K–3	Charter	17.8	35.4 Lower 50%	70.4% Free/reduced-price lunch	213

Mont Pleasant Middle School in Schenectady leads the 2025 list of lowest student–teacher ratio in Schenectady with Students per teacher 8.8. Of the 32 schools shown, 31 are public, 1 are charter.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best ratio school in Schenectady?

Mont Pleasant Middle School in Schenectady, New York ranks first among lowest student–teacher ratio in Schenectady with Students per teacher 8.8 (Enrollment: 569).

How are lowest student–teacher ratio in Schenectady ranked?

Schools with the fewest students per FTE teacher, among schools with at least 100 students. Only schools eligible for the Success Index (US) are included; the index is shown alongside for context.

Are these 2025 rankings official?

No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.