Best middle schools in Schenectady (2025)
Schools classified as middle schools by NCES. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 7 schools in Schenectady, New York. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and New York.
- 186Iroquois Middle SchoolSchenectady · Public Middle70% Math proficiency · 614 students
- 286Van Antwerp Middle SchoolSchenectady · Public Middle69% Math proficiency · 442 students
- 359Schalmont Middle SchoolSchenectady · Public Middle42% Math proficiency · 537 students
- 446Draper Middle SchoolSchenectady · Public Middle35% Math proficiency · 655 students
- 529Central Park Middle SchoolSchenectady · Public Middle22% Math proficiency · 600 students
- 625Oneida Middle SchoolSchenectady · Public Middle16% Math proficiency · 657 students
- 722Mont Pleasant Middle SchoolSchenectady · Public Middle9% Math proficiency · 569 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iroquois Middle School Schenectady · Middle · Grades 5–8 | Public | 86.4 Top 5% | 70% Math proficiency | 614 |
| 2 | Van Antwerp Middle School Schenectady · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 85.9 Top 5% | 69% Math proficiency | 442 |
| 3 | Schalmont Middle School Schenectady · Middle · Grades 5–8 | Public | 58.8 Top 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 537 |
| 4 | Draper Middle School Schenectady · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 45.8 Lower 50% | 35% Math proficiency | 655 |
| 5 | Central Park Middle School Schenectady · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 28.7 Lower 50% | 22% Math proficiency | 600 |
| 6 | Oneida Middle School Schenectady · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 25.0 Lower 50% | 16% Math proficiency | 657 |
| 7 | Mont Pleasant Middle School Schenectady · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 21.9 Lower 50% | 9% Math proficiency | 569 |
Iroquois Middle School in Schenectady leads the 2025 list of middle schools in Schenectady with a Success Index (US) of 86.4. Of the 7 schools shown, 7 are public.
For the full picture see the wider New York middle 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 middle school in Schenectady?
Iroquois Middle School in Schenectady, New York ranks first among middle schools in Schenectady with a Success Index (US) of 86.4 out of 100 (Enrollment: 614).
How are middle 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.