For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 4,698 students in 12308, NY (there are 1 private school, serving 123 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 12308, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 12308, NY are Schenectady High School, Jessie T Zoller Elementary School and Howe Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 12308 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 12308, NY have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 12308, NY Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Schenectady High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1445 The Plaza
Schenectady, NY 12308
(518) 881-2044
Schenectady, NY 12308
(518) 881-2044
Gr: 9-12 | 2,885 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #22.
Jessie T Zoller Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1880 Lancaster St
Schenectady, NY 12308
(518) 881-3880
Schenectady, NY 12308
(518) 881-3880
Gr: PK-5 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #33.
Howe Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1065 Baker Ave
Schenectady, NY 12308
(518) 370-8295
Schenectady, NY 12308
(518) 370-8295
Gr: PK-5 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #44.
Yates Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
725 Salina St
Schenectady, NY 12308
(518) 382-2686
Schenectady, NY 12308
(518) 382-2686
Gr: PK-5 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #55.
Oneida Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1629 Oneida St
Schenectady, NY 12308
(518) 370-8260
Schenectady, NY 12308
(518) 370-8260
Gr: 6-8 | 657 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 12308, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in 12308, NY include Schenectady High School, Jessie T Zoller Elementary School and Howe Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 12308?
5 public schools are located in 12308.
What percentage of students in 12308 go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 12308 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 12308?
12308 public schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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