For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 4,301 students in 12303, NY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 12303, NY are Lynnwood Elementary School, Pine Bush Elementary School and Draper Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø elementary schools in zipcode 12303 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in 12303, NY have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 12303, NY ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lynnwood Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8 Regina Dr
Schenectady, NY 12303
(518) 355-7930
Schenectady, NY 12303
(518) 355-7930
Gr: K-5 | 414 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Pine Bush Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3437 Carman Rd
Schenectady, NY 12303
(518) 357-2770
Schenectady, NY 12303
(518) 357-2770
Gr: K-5 | 477 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Draper Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2070 Curry Rd
Schenectady, NY 12303
(518) 356-8350
Schenectady, NY 12303
(518) 356-8350
Gr: 6-8 | 680 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #44.
Pinewood Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
901 Kings Rd
Schenectady, NY 12303
(518) 356-8430
Schenectady, NY 12303
(518) 356-8430
Gr: 3-5 | 604 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #55.
Pleasant Valley Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1097 Forest Rd
Schenectady, NY 12303
(518) 881-3640
Schenectady, NY 12303
(518) 881-3640
Gr: PK-5 | 369 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #66.
Mont Pleasant Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1121 Forest Rd
Schenectady, NY 12303
(518) 370-8160
Schenectady, NY 12303
(518) 370-8160
Gr: 6-8 | 708 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #77.
Hamilton Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1091 Webster St
Schenectady, NY 12303
(518) 881-3720
Schenectady, NY 12303
(518) 881-3720
Gr: PK-5 | 429 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: n/an/a
2719 Hamburg St
Schenectady, NY 12303
(518) 356-8400
Schenectady, NY 12303
(518) 356-8400
Gr: K-2 | 620 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
12303, New York ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
570 Lansing St
Schenectady, NY 12303
(518) 881-3970
Schenectady, NY 12303
(518) 881-3970
Gr: 1-6 | 95 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
520 Bradt St
Schenectady, NY 12303
(518) 881-3700
Schenectady, NY 12303
(518) 881-3700
Gr: 1-5 | 108 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 12303, NY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 12303, NY include Lynnwood Elementary School, Pine Bush Elementary School and Draper Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 12303?
8 public elementary schools are located in 12303.
What is the racial composition of students in 12303?
12303 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New York public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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