Niskayuna Central School District
School District · Schenectady, New York
Avg Rating
7.0
out of 10
Schools
8
5 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,046
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
Avg Rating
7.0
out of 10
Schools
8
5 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,046
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
Evaluating Niskayuna Central School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Niskayuna Central School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Rosendale School
Schenectady · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Niskayuna High School
Schenectady · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Birchwood Elementary School
Schenectady · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
New York rank
#186 of 615
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.8
above New York avg
Per-pupil spending
$19,046
$8,734 vs New York median
District size
4,363 students
Much larger than New York median
The short answer
Niskayuna Central School District ranks #186 of 615 New York districts by overall school rating. Niskayuna Central School District's schools with real test data average 7.0/10 across 8 schools. Its top-rated schools are Rosendale School (7.9/10), Niskayuna High School (7.8/10), and Birchwood Elementary School (7.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.8/10 despite 21% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 0.8 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Niskayuna Central School District schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Niskayuna Central School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (8 of 8). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rosendale School | 7.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Niskayuna High School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 3 | Birchwood Elementary School | 7.6 / 10 |
| 4 | Hillside School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 5 | Iroquois Middle School | 7.1 / 10 |
| 6 | Van Antwerp Middle School | 6.5 / 10 |
| 7 | Glencliff School | 6.0 / 10 |
| 8 | Craig Elementary School | 5.6 / 10 |
See all 8 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Niskayuna Central School District
Niskayuna Central School District is a Schenectady, New York school district serving 8 schools. The district educates 4,363 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. The district invests $19,046 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.0/10, Niskayuna Central School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Rosendale School, which has a composite score of 7.9/10.
In standardized testing, Niskayuna Central School District students show an average math proficiency of 71.9% and ELA proficiency of 70.2%.
The district includes 5 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Niskayuna Central School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Niskayuna Central School District with test data.
Schools in Niskayuna Central School District
8 schools Elementary Schools 5
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- New York
- City
- Schenectady
- Total Enrollment
- 4,363
- Teachers (FTE)
- 365
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.0%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Niskayuna Central School District?
Niskayuna Central School District has 8 schools in total — 5 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Niskayuna Central School District?
The average composite rating for Niskayuna Central School District is 7.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Niskayuna Central School District?
Niskayuna Central School District spends $19,046 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Niskayuna Central School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Niskayuna Central School District is 12:1.
What is the top-rated school in Niskayuna Central School District?
Rosendale School is the highest-rated school in Niskayuna Central School District with a composite score of 7.9/10.
What are the test scores in Niskayuna Central School District?
Across schools in Niskayuna Central School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 71.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 70.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Niskayuna Central School District compare to other districts in New York?
Niskayuna Central School District has an average school rating of 7.0/10 across 8 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
- 7.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 71.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 70.2%
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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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