Pleasant Valley Elementary School

Pleasant Valley Elementary School is a regular public school located in Schenectady, New York. Serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, the school has an enrollment of 369 students and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 10.9:1 with 34 full-time equivalent teachers. The school's setting is within a small city, offering students a community atmosphere that combines urban resources with a close-knit feel.

Pleasant Valley Elementary School focuses on supporting its diverse student population through smaller class sizes and individualized attention from educators. While the current academic performance shows room for improvement—with an ELA/Reading proficiency rate of 29% and a Math proficiency rate of 8%, ranking in the lower percentile statewide—efforts are underway to enhance learning outcomes. The school aims to foster student development through dedicated teaching staff and community partnerships.

Pleasant Valley Elementary School is situated in a small city that offers both educational opportunities and a supportive neighborhood environment for its students.

While current test scores at Pleasant Valley Elementary School are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.