Top Rankings
North Colonie Community School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 6,099 students in North Colonie Community School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in North Colonie Community School District have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
8 Schools
4,816 Schools
# Students
6,099 Students
2,507,390 Students
# Teachers
502 Teachers
217,162 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
North Colonie Community School District, which is ranked #160 of all 1,008 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has increased from 93% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#144 out of 1017 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90%
78%
Graduation Rate
94%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.63
0.72
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
23%
10%
% Hispanic
7%
30%
% Black
8%
16%
% White
55%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,672 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,324. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,462 is less than the state median of $32,199. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$120 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$131 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,672
$31,324
Spending / Student
$21,462
$32,199
Best North Colonie Community School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Shaker High School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
445 Watervliet-shaker Rd
Latham, NY 12110
(518) 785-5511
Latham, NY 12110
(518) 785-5511
Gr: 9-12 | 2,075 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
Shaker Middle School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
475 Watervliet-shaker Rd
Latham, NY 12110
(518) 785-1341
Latham, NY 12110
(518) 785-1341
Gr: 6-8 | 1,470 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #33.
Boght Hills School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
38 Dunsbach Ferry Rd
Cohoes, NY 12047
(518) 785-0222
Cohoes, NY 12047
(518) 785-0222
Gr: K-5 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #44.
Loudonville School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
349 Osborne Rd
Albany, NY 12211
(518) 434-1960
Albany, NY 12211
(518) 434-1960
Gr: K-5 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #55.
Forts Ferry School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
95 Forts Ferry Rd
Latham, NY 12110
(518) 785-9203
Latham, NY 12110
(518) 785-9203
Gr: K-5 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #66.
Southgate School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
30 Southgate Rd
Albany, NY 12211
(518) 785-6607
Albany, NY 12211
(518) 785-6607
Gr: K-5 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #77.
Latham Ridge School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6 Mercer Ave
Latham, NY 12110
(518) 785-3211
Latham, NY 12110
(518) 785-3211
Gr: K-5 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #88.
Blue Creek School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 Clinton Rd
Latham, NY 12110
(518) 785-7451
Latham, NY 12110
(518) 785-7451
Gr: K-5 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to North Colonie Community School District?
North Colonie Community School District manages 8 public schools serving 6,099 students.
What is the rank of North Colonie Community School District?
North Colonie Community School District is ranked #160 out of 1,008 school districts in New York (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 10%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in North Colonie Community School District?
55% of North Colonie Community School District students are White, 23% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of North Colonie Community School District?
North Colonie Community School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is North Colonie Community School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,462 is less than the state median of $32,199. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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