Total enrollment
21,555
-653 (-3%) vs SY 2017-18
Schenectady County
New York · Public K-12
Schenectady County operates 40 public K-12 schools across New York, with a combined student body of roughly 21,555 and a county population near 160,369. The level mix is 25 elementary, 9 middle, and 6 high schools.
7-year change in Schenectady County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
40
+1 (+3%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
49%
was 57%
% Hispanic
15%
was 12%
% Black
13%
was 15%
% Asian
14%
was 12%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
160,369
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
40
8 districts
Enrollment
21,555
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$79,623
Above New York avg
Free/reduced lunch
50.0%
Above New York avg
Elementary
25
9,576 students
Middle
9
5,267 students
High
6
6,712 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
SCHENECTADY CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
8,948 students · 8 districts in Schenectady County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Schenectady County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
36.1%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
9.8%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
5.8%
civilian labor
Median age
40
21.5% under 18
Test scores in Schenectady County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 39 schools ranked. New York state average: 58.3%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- NISKAYUNA HIGH SCHOOL· 94.0%
- SCHALMONT HIGH SCHOOL· 87.0%
- SCOTIA-GLENVILLE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL· 87.0%
- ROSENDALE SCHOOL· 79.0%
- BIRCHWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL· 76.0%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- MONT PLEASANT MIDDLE SCHOOL· 19.0%
- HAMILTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL· 20.0%
- CENTRAL PARK MIDDLE SCHOOL· 23.0%
- LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL· 23.0%
- PLEASANT VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL· 23.0%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCHENECTADY HIGH SCHOOL | Schenectady | High | 09-12 | 2,885 | · |
| NISKAYUNA HIGH SCHOOL | Schenectady | High | 09-12 | 1,379 | · |
| MOHONASEN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL | Schenectady | High | 09-12 | 924 | · |
| RICHARD H O'ROURKE MIDDLE SCHOOL | Burnt Hills | Middle | 06-08 | 704 | · |
| SCOTIA-GLENVILLE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL | Scotia | High | 09-12 | 689 | · |
| JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Schenectady | Elementary | KG-04 | 671 | · |
| ONEIDA MIDDLE SCHOOL | Schenectady | Middle | 06-08 | 657 | · |
| DRAPER MIDDLE SCHOOL | Schenectady | Middle | 06-08 | 655 | · |
| IROQUOIS MIDDLE SCHOOL | Schenectady | Middle | 05-08 | 614 | · |
| HERMAN L BRADT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Schenectady | Elementary | KG-02 | 602 | · |
| CENTRAL PARK MIDDLE SCHOOL | Schenectady | Middle | 06-08 | 600 | · |
| PINEWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Schenectady | Elementary | 03-05 | 591 | · |
| MONT PLEASANT MIDDLE SCHOOL | Schenectady | Middle | 06-08 | 569 | · |
| SCHALMONT HIGH SCHOOL | Schenectady | High | 09-12 | 545 | · |
| SCHALMONT MIDDLE SCHOOL | Schenectady | Middle | 05-08 | 537 | · |
| WOODLAWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Schenectady | Elementary | PK-05 | 502 | · |
| SCOTIA-GLENVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL | Scotia | Middle | 06-08 | 489 | · |
| PASHLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Scotia | Elementary | KG-05 | 470 | · |
| PAIGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Schenectady | Elementary | PK-05 | 468 | · |
| VAN ANTWERP MIDDLE SCHOOL | Schenectady | Middle | 06-08 | 442 | · |
| HAMILTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Schenectady | Elementary | PK-05 | 440 | · |
| JESSIE T ZOLLER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Schenectady | Elementary | PK-05 | 439 | · |
| DR MARTIN LUTHER KING SCHOOL JR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Schenectady | Elementary | PK-05 | 424 | · |
| HOWE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Schenectady | Elementary | PK-05 | 390 | · |
| HILLSIDE SCHOOL | Schenectady | Elementary | KG-05 | 383 | · |
| CRAIG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Schenectady | Elementary | KG-05 | 377 | · |
| BIRCHWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Schenectady | Elementary | KG-05 | 376 | · |
| ROSENDALE SCHOOL | Schenectady | Elementary | KG-05 | 376 | · |
| DUANESBURG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Delanson | Elementary | PK-06 | 356 | · |
| PLEASANT VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Schenectady | Elementary | PK-05 | 351 | · |
| YATES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Schenectady | Elementary | PK-05 | 327 | · |
| SACANDAGA SCHOOL | Scotia | Elementary | KG-05 | 319 | · |
| VAN CORLAER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Schenectady | Elementary | PK-05 | 311 | · |
| LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Schenectady | Elementary | PK-05 | 306 | · |
| DUANESBURG HIGH SCHOOL | Delanson | High | 07-12 | 290 | · |
| WILLIAM C KEANE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Schenectady | Elementary | PK-05 | 279 | · |
| GLENDAAL SCHOOL | Scotia | Elementary | KG-05 | 224 | · |
| DESTINE PREPARATORY CHARTER SCHOOL | Schenectady | Elementary | KG-03 | 213 | · |
| GLEN-WORDEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Scotia | Elementary | KG-05 | 196 | · |
| LINCOLN SCHOOL | Scotia | Elementary | KG-05 | 185 | · |
Cities in Schenectady County
About Schenectady County
In New York, Schenectady County is an average-sized county of about 160,369 residents. 40 public schools across the county teaches about 21,555 students between them.
Zooming out, census numbers show the median household earns about $79,623 a year, roughly 36% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the federal-poverty share is near 10%.
Looking at the level breakdown, Schenectady County covers 25 elementary schools (9,576 students), 9 middle schools (5,267), and 6 high schools (6,712).
SCHENECTADY CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 8,948 students on its own.
Looking at the last 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 21,555 students, fell 3% from the 22,208 reported in SY 2017-18. Schenectady County now counts 40 public schools, up from 39 in SY 2017-18. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 57% to 49% over the same window.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Schenectady County discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.
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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data