Shaker Road Elementary School

Shaker Road Elementary School serves 329 students in kindergarten through fourth grade in Albany's affluent suburban community. With 19 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17.3:1, providing a manageable classroom environment for young learners. The school demonstrates solid academic performance, earning a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranking in the 79th percentile among New York elementary schools at #989 out of 4,758 statewide.

Students show strong literacy skills with 70% achieving proficiency or above in ELA/Reading, while 66% meet or exceed proficiency standards in mathematics. These results reflect the school's commitment to foundational learning during these critical early years. Located on Albany Shaker Road, the school serves a well-educated community where 56% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher.

The neighborhood's median household income of $133,587 and low poverty rate of 5.2% create a stable environment that supports student learning. With median home values around $354,400, families in this ZIP code of 13,254 residents have made significant investments in their community. Shaker Road Elementary operates as a regular public school in Albany's large suburban setting, providing students with a solid academic foundation in a supportive, resource-rich environment.