8.2 avg / 10

Best Schools in Guilderland Center, New York

1 schools · 1 High

Last updated: July 2026

Public: 1

Districts: 1

Avg Rating: 8.2/10

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Top-Rated Schools in Guilderland Center

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (1 of 1). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	State %ile
1	Guilderland High School	8.2 / 10	High	—	89th

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At a glance

Avg school rating: 8.2/10
Bachelor's degree or higher: 24%
Owner-occupied homes: 13%

About Schools in Guilderland Center, New York

Guilderland Center, New York is home to 1 schools, including 1 public school. The city's schools span 1 high school.

With an average rating of 8.2 out of 10, schools in Guilderland Center perform strongly on the MySchoolScout composite scale, which blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

The highest-performing school in Guilderland Center is Guilderland High School with a composite score of 8.2/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.

Guilderland Center is served by 1 school district: GUILDERLAND CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. These districts collectively serve 4,906 students.

Guilderland Center's community shows 24% bachelor's degree attainment. The poverty rate in the area is 6.7%.

Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.

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High Schools

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#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Guilderland High School 1,484 students · 9th–12th	1,484	9th–12th	8.2

Schools in Guilderland Center

Guilderland Center, New York · 1 school

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code

Median Rent

$1,309/mo

Population

309

College Educated

24%

Homeownership

13%

Poverty Rate

6.7%

Community Profile

It is a community where 24% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The local poverty rate of 6.7% is relatively low. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Schools by Level

State: New York
High: 1

Resources

🔍 Google "Guilderland Center schools" 🏫 GreatSchools Guilderland Center 📊 Niche Guilderland Center Rankings 📍 Google Maps: Schools

School District

GUILDERLAND CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

7 schools · 4,906 students

Nearby Cities

Voorheesville (3 schools)

4 mi

Altamont (1 school)

3 mi

Guilderland (2 schools)

3 mi

Schenectady (39 schools)

7 mi

Slingerlands (1 school)

7 mi

Niskayuna (1 school)

9 mi

East Berne (1 school)

Loudonville (3 schools)

10 mi

Selkirk (1 school)

13 mi

Other Major Cities in New York

Top metros statewide by school count.

Brooklyn 764 schools Bronx 513 schools New York 481 schools Rochester 147 schools Staten Island 113 schools

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Guilderland Center, New York

How many schools are in Guilderland Center, New York?

Guilderland Center has 1 schools, including 1 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Guilderland Center, New York?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Guilderland Center is 8.2 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

What is the top-ranked school in Guilderland Center, New York?

The top-ranked school in Guilderland Center on MySchoolScout is Guilderland High School with a composite score of 8.2/10.

What is the best high school in Guilderland Center, New York?

The top-ranked high school in Guilderland Center on MySchoolScout is Guilderland High School with a composite score of 8.2/10.

How many school districts serve Guilderland Center, New York?

Guilderland Center is served by 1 school district: Guilderland Central School District.

What is the education level in Guilderland Center, New York?

According to Census data, 24% of adults in Guilderland Center have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Guilderland Center, New York?

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Guilderland Center is 11.4:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Guilderland Center, New York?

MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.