Best Schools in Menands, New York
1 schools · 1 Elementary
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Menands School
Elementary · Menands Union Free School District. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Schools
1
in this city
Avg Score
8.2
out of 10
Median Home
$226,300
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Schools
1
in this city
Avg Score
8.2
out of 10
Median Home
$226,300
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
STAAR proficiency rose +7.6 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Menands schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Menands
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (1 rated schools; 1 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Menands School | 8.2 / 10 |
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Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 8.2/10
- Median household income
- $75,197
- Median home value
- $226,300
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 39%
- Avg commute
- 23 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 30%
100% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Menands compares
Median household income
$75k
81% of New York median
Menands Union Free School District runs Menands's public schools
1 public school. Menands Union Free School District is the only district on the page.
Every assigned public school in Menands is a Menands Union Free School District school (1 of 1).
About Schools in Menands, New York
Menands, New York is home to 1 schools, including 1 public school. The city's schools span 1 elementary school.
With an average rating of 8.2 out of 10, schools in Menands perform strongly on the MySchoolScout composite scale. The composite blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
The highest-performing school in Menands is Menands School with a composite score of 8.2/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.
Menands is served by 1 school district: MENANDS UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT. These districts collectively serve 264 students.
Menands's community shows 39% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $75,197. The poverty rate in the area is 14.1%.
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.
Elementary Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 257 students · Pre-K–8th | 8.2 |
Schools in Menands
Menands, New York · 1 school
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Median Income
$75,197
Median Home Value
$226,300
Median Rent
$1,294/mo
Population
8,423
College Educated
39%
Homeownership
30%
Avg Commute
23 min
Poverty Rate
14.1%
Community Profile
Menands has a median household income of $75,197. It is an area where 39% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $226,300, with a median rent of $1,294/month. The area has a poverty rate of 14.1%. The average commute for residents is 23 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
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- New York
- Elementary
- 1
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How we rate schools
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Common questions about schools in Menands, New York
How many schools are in Menands, New York?
Menands has 1 schools, including 1 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Menands, New York?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Menands 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 Menands, New York?
The top-ranked school in Menands on MySchoolScout is Menands School with a composite score of 8.2/10.
What is the best elementary school in Menands, New York?
The top-ranked elementary school in Menands on MySchoolScout is Menands School with a composite score of 8.2/10.
How many school districts serve Menands, New York?
Menands is served by 1 school district: Menands Union Free School District.
What is the education level in Menands, New York?
According to Census data, 39% of adults in Menands have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Menands, New York?
The median household income in Menands is approximately $75,197 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Menands, New York?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Menands is 8.9:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Menands, 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.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, New York State Education Dept., and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.