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#287 of 992 private schools in NY
Top 29% of private schools
Brown School
School · Schenectady, NY
A private school in Schenectady, NY serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
150 CORLAER AVE, Schenectady, NY 12304
- 6.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in NY.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in NY
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Brown School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 54Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 34Some Transit
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,803/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$67,688
Median home value
$171,500
Median rent
$1,049/mo
College educated
24.8%
Homeownership
59.6%
Poverty rate
20.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 12304; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bright Hope Academy CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 4–12 | 0.4 mi | 8 | Compare → |
| Annur Islamic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.3 | PK–11 | 1.8 mi | 160 | Compare → |
| Mekeel Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.1 | PK–12 | 4.6 mi | 272 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Brown School is listed in Schenectady, NY; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Brown School
Brown School is a private school in Schenectady, NY, serving approximately 92 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 6.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #287 of 992 private schools in NY.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Brown School
What grades does Brown School serve?
Brown School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Brown School?
Brown School has an enrollment of approximately 92 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brown School?
The student-teacher ratio at Brown School is 6.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Brown School rank in NY?
Brown School ranks #287 of 992 private schools in NY.
What is Brown School's MySchoolScout rating?
Brown School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Brown School a private school?
Yes, Brown School is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Brown School a religious school?
No, Brown School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 92
- Gender Split
- 50% M / 50% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 165 days
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Schenectady County
- Phone
- (518) 370-0366
- Area population (ZIP 12304)
- 22,027
- Area average commute
- 24.1 min
- Area median age
- 42
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 12304; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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