North Colonie CSD School District
School District · Latham, New York
Avg Rating
7.2
out of 10
Schools
8
6 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$20,500
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.1:1
Avg Rating
7.2
out of 10
Schools
8
6 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$20,500
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.1:1
Evaluating North Colonie CSD?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge North Colonie CSD as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Shaker High School
Latham · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Boght Hills School
Cohoes · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Southgate School
Loudonville · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
New York rank
#146 of 615
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.0
above New York avg
Per-pupil spending
$20,500
$7,280 vs New York median
District size
6,109 students
Much larger than New York median
The short answer
North Colonie CSD ranks #146 of 615 New York districts by overall school rating. North Colonie CSD's schools with real test data average 7.2/10 across 8 schools. Its top-rated schools are Shaker High School (8.0/10), Boght Hills School (7.5/10), and Southgate School (7.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.0/10 despite 29% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 0.9 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 North Colonie CSD schools.
Top-Rated Schools in North Colonie CSD
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 | Shaker High School | 8.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Boght Hills School | 7.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Southgate School | 7.4 / 10 |
| 4 | Shaker Middle School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 5 | Forts Ferry School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 6 | Latham Ridge School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 7 | Loudonville School | 7.1 / 10 |
| 8 | Blue Creek School | 5.8 / 10 |
See all 8 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About North Colonie CSD
North Colonie CSD is a Latham, New York school district serving 8 schools. The district educates 6,109 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.1:1. The district invests $20,500 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.2/10, North Colonie CSD is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Shaker High School, which has a composite score of 8.0/10.
In standardized testing, North Colonie CSD students show an average math proficiency of 68.6% and ELA proficiency of 66.0%.
The district includes 6 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in North Colonie CSD, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in North Colonie CSD with test data.
Schools in North Colonie CSD
8 schools Elementary Schools 6
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- New York
- City
- Latham
- Total Enrollment
- 6,109
- Teachers (FTE)
- 503
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in North Colonie CSD?
North Colonie CSD has 8 schools in total — 6 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 North Colonie CSD?
The average composite rating for North Colonie CSD is 7.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in North Colonie CSD?
North Colonie CSD spends $20,500 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in North Colonie CSD?
The average student-teacher ratio in North Colonie CSD is 12.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in North Colonie CSD?
Shaker High School is the highest-rated school in North Colonie CSD with a composite score of 8.0/10.
What are the test scores in North Colonie CSD?
Across schools in North Colonie CSD with test data, the average math proficiency is 68.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 66.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does North Colonie CSD compare to other districts in New York?
North Colonie CSD has an average school rating of 7.2/10 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
- 7.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 68.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 66.0%
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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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