Van Schaick Island School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Cohoes, New York 12047 · Cohoes City School District
#1413 of 2,536 elementary schools in New York
#25531 of 50,301 nationally
About Van Schaick Island School
Van Schaick Island School is a public elementary school located in Cohoes, in the Cohoes City School District school district of New York, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 124 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 49.5 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1413th of 2,536 ranked elementary schools in New York. Its strongest component is students per teacher (70th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 124.
There are 6 schools in Cohoes; Van Schaick Island School ranks 3rd of 6 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)42%
- Reading proficiency (30%)57%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)78.2%
- Students per teacher (15%)8.3
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 Van Schaick Island School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 124
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 78.2%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 8.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 57%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 42%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Van Schaick Island School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Lansingburgh Senior High School
Troy · Public high · Grades 9–12
625 students · 1.1 km away
Knickerbacker Middle School
Troy · Public middle · Grades 6–8
474 students · 1.2 km away
Rensselaer Park Elementary School
Troy · Public elementary · Grades K–5
419 students · 1.3 km away
Abram Lansing School
Cohoes · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
305 students · 1.7 km away
Cohoes Middle School
Cohoes · Public middle · Grades 6–8
427 students · 1.9 km away
Heatly School
Green Island · Public other · Grades PK–12
223 students · 2.5 km away
Cohoes High School
Cohoes · Public high · Grades 9–12
607 students · 2.7 km away
Ps 2
Troy · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
249 students · 2.8 km away
Harmony Hill School
Cohoes · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
384 students · 2.8 km away
Turnpike Elementary School
Troy · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
542 students · 3.0 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in New York with a comparable Enrollment.
West Leyden Elementary School
West Leyden · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
123 students
Philadelphia Primary School
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
122 students
Ps 44 Marcus Garvey
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
120 students
Onondaga Nation School
Nedrow · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
120 students
Chestnut Street School
West Hempstead · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
120 students
Deruyter Elementary School
Deruyter · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
119 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Van Schaick Island School a good school?
Van Schaick Island School has a Success Index (US) of 49.5 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1413 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 Van Schaick Island School rank in New York?
Van Schaick Island School ranks #1413 of 2,536 elementary schools in New York and #25531 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Van Schaick Island School?
Van Schaick Island School had 124 students in 2025.
Is Van Schaick Island School a elementary school or a high school?
Van Schaick Island School is classified as a elementary school covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Van Schaick Island School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Van Schaick Island School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.