Best elementary schools in Schenectady (2025)
Schools classified as elementary by NCES. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 21 schools in Schenectady, New York. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and New York.
- 191Rosendale SchoolSchenectady · Public Elementary77% Math proficiency · 376 students
- 287Hillside SchoolSchenectady · Public Elementary72% Math proficiency · 383 students
- 386Birchwood Elementary SchoolSchenectady · Public Elementary72% Math proficiency · 376 students
- 482Lynnwood Elementary SchoolSchenectady · Public Elementary67% Math proficiency · 405 students
- 580Pine Bush Elementary SchoolSchenectady · Public Elementary72% Math proficiency · 462 students
- 675Craig Elementary SchoolSchenectady · Public Elementary57% Math proficiency · 377 students
- 773Jefferson Elementary SchoolSchenectady · Public Elementary61% Math proficiency · 671 students
- 872Herman L Bradt Elementary SchoolSchenectady · Public Elementary38.2% Free/reduced-price lunch · 602 students
- 955Pinewood Elementary SchoolSchenectady · Public Elementary48% Math proficiency · 591 students
- 1049Jessie T Zoller Elementary SchoolSchenectady · Public Elementary43% Math proficiency · 439 students
- 1141Woodlawn Elementary SchoolSchenectady · Public Elementary42% Math proficiency · 502 students
- 1235Destine Preparatory Charter SchoolSchenectady · Charter Elementary70.4% Free/reduced-price lunch · 213 students
- 1331Howe Elementary SchoolSchenectady · Public Elementary27% Math proficiency · 390 students
- 1430Van Corlaer Elementary SchoolSchenectady · Public Elementary24% Math proficiency · 311 students
- 1529William C Keane Elementary SchoolSchenectady · Public Elementary22% Math proficiency · 279 students
- 1627Paige Elementary SchoolSchenectady · Public Elementary19% Math proficiency · 468 students
- 1725Hamilton Elementary SchoolSchenectady · Public Elementary12% Math proficiency · 440 students
- 1823Pleasant Valley Elementary SchoolSchenectady · Public Elementary12% Math proficiency · 351 students
- 1922Lincoln Elementary SchoolSchenectady · Public Elementary2.5% Math proficiency · 306 students
- 2021Yates Elementary SchoolSchenectady · Public Elementary12% Math proficiency · 327 students
- 2120DR Martin Luther King School JR Elementary SchoolSchenectady · Public Elementary3% Math proficiency · 424 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rosendale School Schenectady · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 91.1 Top 5% | 77% Math proficiency | 376 |
| 2 | Hillside School Schenectady · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 87.1 Top 5% | 72% Math proficiency | 383 |
| 3 | Birchwood Elementary School Schenectady · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 86.1 Top 5% | 72% Math proficiency | 376 |
| 4 | Lynnwood Elementary School Schenectady · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 81.9 Top 10% | 67% Math proficiency | 405 |
| 5 | Pine Bush Elementary School Schenectady · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 80.3 Top 10% | 72% Math proficiency | 462 |
| 6 | Craig Elementary School Schenectady · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 75.1 Top 25% | 57% Math proficiency | 377 |
| 7 | Jefferson Elementary School Schenectady · Elementary · Grades K–4 | Public | 73.0 Top 25% | 61% Math proficiency | 671 |
| 8 | Herman L Bradt Elementary School Schenectady · Elementary · Grades K–2 | Public | 72.3 Top 25% | 38.2% Free/reduced-price lunch | 602 |
| 9 | Pinewood Elementary School Schenectady · Elementary · Grades 3–5 | Public | 54.7 Top 50% | 48% Math proficiency | 591 |
| 10 | Jessie T Zoller Elementary School Schenectady · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 48.5 Lower 50% | 43% Math proficiency | 439 |
| 11 | Woodlawn Elementary School Schenectady · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 41.2 Lower 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 502 |
| 12 | Destine Preparatory Charter School Schenectady · Elementary · Grades K–3 | Charter | 35.4 Lower 50% | 70.4% Free/reduced-price lunch | 213 |
| 13 | Howe Elementary School Schenectady · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 31.0 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 390 |
| 14 | Van Corlaer Elementary School Schenectady · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 29.5 Lower 50% | 24% Math proficiency | 311 |
| 15 | William C Keane Elementary School Schenectady · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 28.5 Lower 50% | 22% Math proficiency | 279 |
| 16 | Paige Elementary School Schenectady · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 26.5 Lower 50% | 19% Math proficiency | 468 |
| 17 | Hamilton Elementary School Schenectady · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 24.6 Lower 50% | 12% Math proficiency | 440 |
| 18 | Pleasant Valley Elementary School Schenectady · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 23.0 Lower 50% | 12% Math proficiency | 351 |
| 19 | Lincoln Elementary School Schenectady · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 21.8 Lower 50% | 2.5% Math proficiency | 306 |
| 20 | Yates Elementary School Schenectady · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 20.5 Lower 50% | 12% Math proficiency | 327 |
| 21 | DR Martin Luther King School JR Elementary School Schenectady · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 19.5 Lower 50% | 3% Math proficiency | 424 |
Rosendale School in Schenectady leads the 2025 list of elementary schools in Schenectady with a Success Index (US) of 91.1. Of the 21 schools shown, 20 are public, 1 are charter.
For the full picture see the wider New York elementary schools rankings, every school on the Schenectady page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best elementary school in Schenectady?
Rosendale School in Schenectady, New York ranks first among elementary schools in Schenectady with a Success Index (US) of 91.1 out of 100 (Enrollment: 376).
How are elementary schools in Schenectady ranked?
Each school's Success Index (US) combines 4 factors: math proficiency (30%), reading proficiency (30%), community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%), students per teacher (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across United States. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
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.