Hillside School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Schenectady, New York 12309 · Niskayuna Central School District
#177 of 2,536 elementary schools in New York
#1609 of 50,301 nationally
About Hillside School
Hillside School is a public elementary located in Schenectady, in the Niskayuna Central School District school district of New York, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 383 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 87.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of elementary schools in United States and 177th of 2,536 ranked elementary schools in New York. Its strongest component is students per teacher (94th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 383.
There are 32 schools in Schenectady; Hillside School ranks 4th of 32 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)72%
- Reading proficiency (30%)72%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)25.3%
- Students per teacher (15%)9.8
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Hillside School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 383
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 25.3%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 9.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 72%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 72%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Hillside School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Van Antwerp Middle School
Schenectady · Public middle · Grades 6–8
442 students · 224 m away
Howe Elementary School
Schenectady · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
390 students · 919 m away
Niskayuna High School
Schenectady · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,379 students · 1.3 km away
Schenectady High School
Schenectady · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,885 students · 1.6 km away
Jessie T Zoller Elementary School
Schenectady · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
439 students · 1.9 km away
Central Park Middle School
Schenectady · Public middle · Grades 6–8
600 students · 2.0 km away
Oneida Middle School
Schenectady · Public middle · Grades 6–8
657 students · 2.2 km away
Rosendale School
Schenectady · Public elementary · Grades K–5
376 students · 2.4 km away
Paige Elementary School
Schenectady · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
468 students · 2.4 km away
Lincoln Elementary School
Schenectady · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
306 students · 2.6 km away
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383 students
Clifford Wise Intermediate School
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383 students
Oak Orchard Primary School
Medina · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
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Oxhead Road School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hillside School a good school?
Hillside School has a Success Index (US) of 87.1 out of 100 (Top 5% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #177 of 2,536 in New York. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Hillside School rank in New York?
Hillside School ranks #177 of 2,536 elementary schools in New York and #1609 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Hillside School?
Hillside School had 383 students in 2025.
Is Hillside School a elementary school or a high school?
Hillside School is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Hillside School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Hillside School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.