Pine Bush Elementary School

Pine Bush Elementary School serves 477 students in kindergarten through fifth grade in Schenectady's suburban community. With 40 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains an excellent student-teacher ratio of 11.9:1, allowing for more personalized attention in the classroom. The school demonstrates strong academic performance, earning an impressive 8.0 out of 10 rating from MySchoolScout and ranking in the 90th percentile statewide at #478 out of 4,758 New York elementary schools.

Students show solid proficiency rates with 73% meeting or exceeding standards in English Language Arts and reading, while 60% demonstrate proficiency in mathematics. Pine Bush Elementary draws families from a stable suburban neighborhood where the median household income is $77,917 and median home values reach $217,200. The surrounding community shows a commitment to education, with 33% of residents holding bachelor's degrees or higher.

The area maintains a relatively low poverty rate of 12.5%, reflecting the economic stability of families in the district. Located on Carman Road in Albany County, Pine Bush Elementary sits in a large suburban setting that provides students with a peaceful learning environment while remaining accessible to the greater Capital Region's resources and opportunities.