South Colonie Central School District
School District · Albany, New York
Avg Rating
7.4
out of 10
Schools
8
5 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
4,990
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.8:1
Avg Rating
7.4
out of 10
Schools
8
5 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
4,990
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.8:1
How this district compares
New York rank
#117 of 615
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.1
above New York avg
Per-pupil spending
$22,719
$5,061 vs New York median
District size
4,990 students
Much larger than New York median
The short answer
South Colonie Central School District ranks #117 of 615 New York districts by overall school rating. South Colonie Central School District's schools with real test data average 7.4/10 across 8 schools. Its top-rated schools are Saddlewood Elementary School (8.1/10), Shaker Road Elementary School (8.0/10), and Lisha Kill Middle School (7.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +12.4 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among South Colonie Central School District schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in South Colonie 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 | Saddlewood Elementary School | 8.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Shaker Road Elementary School | 8.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Lisha Kill Middle School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 4 | Veeder Elementary School | 7.6 / 10 |
| 5 | Forest Park Elementary School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 6 | Sand Creek Middle School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 7 | Colonie Central High School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 8 | Roessleville School | 6.6 / 10 |
See all 8 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About South Colonie Central School District
South Colonie Central School District is a Albany, New York school district serving 8 schools.The district educates 4,990 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.8:1. District-level spending was $22,719 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 7.4/10, South Colonie Central School District is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Saddlewood Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.1/10.
In standardized testing, South Colonie Central School District students show an average math proficiency of 62.8% and ELA proficiency of 51.6%.
The district includes 5 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in South Colonie Central School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in South Colonie Central School District with test data.
Schools in South Colonie Central School District
8 schoolsDistrict Details
- State
- New York
- City
- Albany
- Total Enrollment
- 4,990
- Teachers (FTE)
- 362
- District spending per student
- $22,719NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 8.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in South Colonie Central School District?
South Colonie 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 South Colonie Central School District?
The average composite rating for South Colonie Central School District is 7.4/10. 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 South Colonie Central School District?
South Colonie Central School District's district-level spending was $22,719 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 South Colonie Central School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in South Colonie Central School District is 13.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in South Colonie Central School District?
Saddlewood Elementary School is the highest-rated school in South Colonie Central School District with a composite score of 8.1/10.
What are the test scores in South Colonie Central School District?
Across schools in South Colonie Central School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 62.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 51.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does South Colonie Central School District compare to other districts in New York?
South Colonie Central School District has an average school rating of 7.4/10 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
- 7.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 62.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 51.6%
How we rate schools
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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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