Elementary Schools in Niskayuna Central School District

Summary:

The Niskayuna Central School District in New York is home to 5 high-performing elementary schools that consistently rank among the top in the state. These schools, which serve grades K-5, are located in an affluent suburban area and boast strong academic achievement, low student-teacher ratios, and relatively low free and reduced lunch rates.

Two schools stand out as particularly impressive: Rosendale School and Birchwood Elementary School. Rosendale School is ranked 271 out of 2,445 elementary schools in New York and has maintained a 4 or 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating exceptional academic performance. Birchwood Elementary School also performs exceptionally well, ranking 392 out of 2,445 schools and earning a 4-star rating.

While the district as a whole outperforms the state average on standardized tests, there is some variation in individual school performance. Craig Elementary School lags behind the district and state averages, with lower proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math. However, the district's high spending per student, with Rosendale School receiving the highest funding, suggests a potential link between resources and student outcomes.

District Detail

1239 Van Antwerp Rd
Schenectady, NY 12309-5317

(518) 377-4666

SchoolDigger Rank:
149^th of 865 New York districts

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Grades served: K-12
Students: 4,320

Primary Schools: 5
Middle Schools: 2
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NY State Assessments English Language Arts (2024)			NY State Assessments Math (2024)			NY State Assessments Science (2024)	% Completely Immunized (2020)	% Polio (2020)	% Measles (2020)	% Mumps (2020)	% Rubella (2020)	% Diphtheria (2020)	% Hepatitis B (2020)	% Varicella (2020)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 3rd Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 4th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 5th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 3rd Grade	NY State Assessments Math 4th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 5th Grade	NY State Assessments Science 5th Grade	% Completely Immunized All Grades	% Polio All Grades	% Measles All Grades	% Mumps All Grades	% Rubella All Grades	% Diphtheria All Grades	% Hepatitis B All Grades	% Varicella All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Birchwood Elementary School	Public	K-5	897 Birchwood Ln	Schenectady	12309	Schenectady County	Niskayuna Central School District	No	No	No	No	(518) 344-2910	398	35	11.3	20.1%	247 (62.1%)	20 (5.0%)	27 (6.8%)	82 (20.6%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (5.0%)	81.9	392^nd of 2445 public elementary schools	84.0%		80.1	434^th of 2439 public elementary schools	82.2%	42	60.3	72.2	53.9	81.0	83.6	70.8	44.6	98.2	98.7	99.5	99.5	99.5	98.7	98.9	99.5	$11,380	$473	$10,906
Craig Elementary School	Public	K-5	2566 Balltown Rd	Schenectady	12309	Schenectady County	Niskayuna Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(518) 377-0156	392	32	12.3	20.9%	222 (56.6%)	26 (6.6%)	29 (7.4%)	83 (21.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (8.2%)	61.4	869^th of 2445 public elementary schools	64.5%		63.3	835^th of 2439 public elementary schools	65.8%	34	39.7	59.5	48.0	54.7	73.0	50.7	42.7	99.5	99.8	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	99.8	99.8	$12,325	$558	$11,768
Hillside School	Public	K-5	1100 Cornelius Ave	Schenectady	12309	Schenectady County	Niskayuna Central School District	No	No	No	No	(518) 377-1856	389	34	11.5	21.3%	255 (65.6%)	24 (6.2%)	31 (8.0%)	48 (12.3%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (7.2%)	78.9	452^nd of 2445 public elementary schools	81.5%		76.9	524^th of 2439 public elementary schools	78.5%	72	55.6	65.3	65.6	67.9	68.0	67.7	54.7	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	$12,566	$567	$12,000
Rosendale School	Public	K-5	2445 Rosendale Rd	Schenectady	12309	Schenectady County	Niskayuna Central School District	No	No	No	No	(518) 377-3123	394	35	11.2	14.7%	258 (65.5%)	14 (3.6%)	28 (7.1%)	66 (16.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (7.1%)	87.2	271^st of 2445 public elementary schools	88.9%		81	417^th of 2439 public elementary schools	82.9%	146	76.6	70.4	67.7	91.7	73.2	69.2	58.5	99.2	100.0	99.7	99.7	99.7	99.7	99.5	99.5	$13,893	$612	$13,281
Glencliff School	Public	K-5	961 Riverview Rd	Rexford	12148	Saratoga County	Niskayuna Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(518) 399-2323	355	30	11.8	22.5%	238 (67.0%)	22 (6.2%)	23 (6.5%)	47 (13.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (7.0%)	68.2	700^th of 2445 public elementary schools	71.4%		61	889^th of 2439 public elementary schools	63.6%	189	47.4	46.5	55.0	67.2	70.8	62.9	48.3	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	$12,194	$1,029	$11,165

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
South Colonie Central School District	1.72 mi	8	414^th
Albany City School District	1.8 mi	16	746^th
Albany-Schoharie-Schenectady-Saratoga BOCES	2.65 mi	1
Schenectady City School District	3.2 mi	15	833^rd
North Colonie Central School District	3.27 mi	8	219^th

Elementary Schools in Niskayuna Central School District

District Detail

Rosendale School

Birchwood Elementary School

Hillside School

Glencliff School

Craig Elementary School

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