Cohoes City School District
School District · Cohoes, New York
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
1,945
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.5:1
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
1,945
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.5:1
How this district compares
New York rank
#445 of 615
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.4
below New York avg
Per-pupil spending
$24,017
$3,763 vs New York median
District size
1,945 students
Typical than New York median
The short answer
Cohoes City School District ranks #445 of 615 New York districts by overall school rating. Cohoes City School District's schools with real test data average 6.0/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are Van Schaick Island School (7.5/10), Abram Lansing School (7.3/10), and Harmony Hill School (6.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +9.8 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Cohoes City School District schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Cohoes City School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (5 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Van Schaick Island School | 7.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Abram Lansing School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Harmony Hill School | 6.4 / 10 |
| 4 | Cohoes High School | 5.5 / 10 |
| 5 | Cohoes Middle School | 3.2 / 10 |
See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Cohoes City School District
Cohoes City School District is a Cohoes, New York school district serving 5 schools.The district educates 1,945 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.5:1. District-level spending was $24,017 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.0/10, Cohoes City School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Van Schaick Island School, which has a composite score of 7.5/10.
In standardized testing, Cohoes City School District students show an average math proficiency of 46.7% and ELA proficiency of 44.6%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Cohoes City School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Cohoes City School District with test data.
Schools in Cohoes City School District
5 schoolsElementary Schools3
Middle Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- New York
- City
- Cohoes
- Total Enrollment
- 1,945
- Teachers (FTE)
- 155
- District spending per student
- $24,017NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 18.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Cohoes City School District?
Cohoes City School District has 5 schools in total — 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Cohoes City School District?
The average composite rating for Cohoes City School District is 6.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Cohoes City School District?
Cohoes City School District's district-level spending was $24,017 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Cohoes City School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Cohoes City School District is 12.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Cohoes City School District?
Van Schaick Island School is the highest-rated school in Cohoes City School District with a composite score of 7.5/10.
What are the test scores in Cohoes City School District?
Across schools in Cohoes City School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 46.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 44.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Cohoes City School District compare to other districts in New York?
Cohoes City School District has an average school rating of 6.0/10 across 5 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in New York by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 46.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 44.6%
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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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.
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