Guilderland Elementary School

Guilderland Elementary School serves 474 students in kindergarten through fifth grade in the heart of Guilderland, a well-established suburban community in Albany County. With 45 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains an impressive 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio, allowing for more individualized attention in the classroom. The school demonstrates strong academic performance, earning a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranking #542 out of 4,758 elementary schools statewide, placing it in the 89th percentile.

Students show solid proficiency in core subjects, with 69% meeting or exceeding standards in English Language Arts and Reading, while 62% demonstrate proficiency in Mathematics. Located at 2225 Western Avenue, Guilderland Elementary sits within ZIP code 12084, a prosperous suburban area where the median household income reaches $90,052 and home values average $301,000. The community is highly educated, with 62% of residents holding bachelor's degrees or higher, and maintains a low poverty rate of just 7.4%.

This educated, stable community of approximately 5,000 residents provides a supportive environment that complements the school's academic mission. The school benefits from its location in this thriving suburban setting where families prioritize education and community engagement.