Top Rankings
South Colonie Central School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,965 students in South Colonie Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in New York.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in South Colonie Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
8 Schools
4,819 Schools
# Students
4,965 Students
2,508,712 Students
# Teachers
362 Teachers
217,359 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
South Colonie Central School District, which is ranked #414 of all 1,009 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has increased from 92% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#405 out of 1017 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
78%
Graduation Rate
94%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
13%
10%
% Hispanic
11%
30%
% Black
10%
16%
% White
58%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,685 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,307. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,869 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$108 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$109 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,685
$31,307
Spending / Student
$21,869
$32,183
Best South Colonie Central School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Colonie Central High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 Raider Blvd
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 459-1220
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 459-1220
Gr: 9-12 | 1,561 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Forest Park Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 Forest Dr
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 869-3006
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 869-3006
Gr: PK-4 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #33.
Shaker Road Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
512 Albany Shaker Rd
Albany, NY 12211
(518) 458-1440
Albany, NY 12211
(518) 458-1440
Gr: K-4 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #44.
Saddlewood Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 Loralee Dr
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 456-2608
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 456-2608
Gr: PK-4 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #55.
Lisha Kill Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
68 Waterman Ave
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 456-2306
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 456-2306
Gr: 5-8 | 646 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #66.
Sand Creek Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
329 Sand Creek Rd
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 459-1333
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 459-1333
Gr: 5-8 | 882 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #77.
Veeder Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
25 Veeder Dr
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 869-4661
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 869-4661
Gr: PK-4 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #88.
Roessleville School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 California Ave
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 459-2157
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 459-2157
Gr: PK-4 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to South Colonie Central School District?
South Colonie Central School District manages 8 public schools serving 4,965 students.
What is the rank of South Colonie Central School District?
South Colonie Central School District is ranked #414 out of 1,009 school districts in New York (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in South Colonie Central School District?
58% of South Colonie Central School District students are White, 13% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of South Colonie Central School District?
South Colonie Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is South Colonie Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,869 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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