| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Niskayuna Central School District | Alplaus | 9/10 Excellent · 89th pct | 4,357 | 8 | K–12 | 2 |
| Duanesburg Central School District | Delanson | 8/10 Good · 71st pct | 660 | 2 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Scotia-Glenville Central School District | Schenectady | 8/10 Good · 71st pct | 2,261 | 6 | K–12 | 1 |
| Schalmont Central School District | Pattersonville | 5/10 Average · 43rd pct | 1,827 | 3 | K–12 | 3 |
| Rotterdam-Mohonasen Central School District | Schenectady | 5/10 Average · 40th pct | 2,777 | 4 | K–12 | 1 |
| Schenectady City School District | Schenectady | 1/10 Poor · 1st pct | 9,053 | 15 | PK–12 | 4 |
How Schenectady County compares
Together they enroll 20,935 students across 38 schools. The largest is Schenectady City School District with 9,053 students. Districts here average 6.0/10, above the New York average of 5.4/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 9/10.
School Districts in Schenectady County, New York
Schenectady County has 6 public school districts covering 13 zip codes. The top-rated district in Schenectady County is Niskayuna Central School District (9/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NY State tests 2023–24), ranked against all districts in New York. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Schenectady County, NY?
6 school districts serve zip codes in Schenectady County, NY. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Schenectady County, NY?
Of the districts serving Schenectady County, Niskayuna Central School District has the highest rating on this site at 9/10. That places it in the 89th percentile among New York school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on New York reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in New York and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within New York only, never across state lines.