New Scotland Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Albany, New York 12208 · Albany City School District
#1598 of 2,536 elementary schools in New York
#29152 of 50,301 nationally
About New Scotland Elementary School
New Scotland Elementary School is a public elementary located in Albany, in the Albany City School District school district of New York, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 451 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 44.2 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1598th of 2,536 ranked elementary schools in New York. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (32th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 451.
There are 32 schools in Albany; New Scotland Elementary School ranks 18th of 32 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)37%
- Reading proficiency (30%)43%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)46.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.6
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 New Scotland Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 451
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 46.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 43%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 37%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near New Scotland Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Stephen and Harriet Myers Middle School
Albany · Public middle · Grades 6–8
570 students · 1.3 km away
Albany School of Humanities
Albany · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
378 students · 1.4 km away
Pine Hills Elementary School
Albany · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
363 students · 1.5 km away
Albany Leadership Charter School for Girls
Albany · Charter high · Grades 6–12
383 students · 1.5 km away
Albany High School
Albany · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,937 students · 1.6 km away
Delaware Community School
Albany · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
276 students · 1.8 km away
William S Hackett Middle School
Albany · Public middle · Grades 6–8
615 students · 1.9 km away
Brighter Choice Charter School for Girls
Albany · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
316 students · 2.0 km away
Thomas S O'brien Academy of Science & Technology
Albany · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
262 students · 2.1 km away
Brighter Choice Charter School for Boys
Albany · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
240 students · 2.1 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in New York with a comparable Enrollment.
Wayland Elementary School
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451 students
Ps 51 Elias Howe
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451 students
Gordon Creek Elementary School
Ballston Spa · Public elementary · Grades K–5
451 students
Francis X Hegarty Elementary School
Island Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
451 students
Hillview Elementary School
Lancaster · Public elementary · Grades K–3
451 students
Chatterton School
Merrick · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
451 students
Frequently asked questions
Is New Scotland Elementary School a good school?
New Scotland Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 44.2 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1598 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 New Scotland Elementary School rank in New York?
New Scotland Elementary School ranks #1598 of 2,536 elementary schools in New York and #29152 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend New Scotland Elementary School?
New Scotland Elementary School had 451 students in 2025.
Is New Scotland Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
New Scotland Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near New Scotland Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of New Scotland Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.