South Colonie Central School District
School District · Albany, New York
Avg Rating
6.1
out of 10
Schools
8
5 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$22,719
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.8:1
Avg Rating
6.1
out of 10
Schools
8
5 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$22,719
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.8:1
Evaluating South Colonie Central School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge South Colonie Central School District 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.
Colonie Central High School
Albany · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Shaker Road Elementary School
Albany · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Forest Park Elementary School
Albany · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
New York rank
#335 of 615
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.1
below 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 #335 of 615 New York districts by overall school rating. South Colonie Central School District's schools with real test data average 6.1/10 across 8 schools. Its top-rated schools are Colonie Central High School (7.7/10), Shaker Road Elementary School (6.5/10), and Forest Park Elementary School (6.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.7/10 despite 40% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.6 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 South Colonie Central School District schools.
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 | Colonie Central High School | 7.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Shaker Road Elementary School | 6.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Forest Park Elementary School | 6.5 / 10 |
| 4 | Lisha Kill Middle School | 6.4 / 10 |
| 5 | Sand Creek Middle School | 6.3 / 10 |
| 6 | Saddlewood Elementary School | 5.5 / 10 |
| 7 | Veeder Elementary School | 5.4 / 10 |
| 8 | Roessleville School | 4.5 / 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. The district invests $22,719 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.1/10, South Colonie Central School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Colonie Central High School, which has a composite score of 7.7/10.
In standardized testing, South Colonie Central School District students show an average math proficiency of 61.0% and ELA proficiency of 55.7%.
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 schools Elementary Schools 5
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- New York
- City
- Albany
- Total Enrollment
- 4,990
- Teachers (FTE)
- 362
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data 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 6.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in South Colonie Central School District?
South Colonie Central School District spends $22,719 per student per year.
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?
Colonie Central High School is the highest-rated school in South Colonie Central School District with a composite score of 7.7/10.
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 61.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 55.7%. 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 6.1/10 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
- 6.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 61.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 55.7%
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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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