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Skano Elementary School

970 Rt 146
Clifton Park, NY 12065
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 548 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Skano Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 548 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : Top 20% in NY
  • : 85% (Top 10%)
  • : 68% (Top 20%)
  • : ≥95% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Skano Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

School Overview

Skano Elementary School's student population of 548 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
548 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers

School Rankings

Skano Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Skano Elementary School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NY)
#468 out of 4346 schools
(Top 20%)
85%
52%
68%
49%
≥95%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
21%
10%
Hispanic
6%
30%
Black
3%
16%
White
66%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.52
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Skano Elementary School's ranking?
Skano Elementary School is ranked #468 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Skano Elementary School often compared to?
Skano Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tesago Elementary School, Arongen Elementary School, Okte Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Skano Elementary School?
548 students attend Skano Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Skano Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Skano Elementary School?
Skano Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Skano Elementary School offer ?
Skano Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Skano Elementary School part of?
Skano Elementary School is part of Shenendehowa Central School District.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 548 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 85% (Top 10%)
  • : 68% (Top 20%)
  • : ≥95% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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