For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,653 students in 12306, NY.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 12306, NY are Schalmont Middle School, Jefferson Elementary School and Van Corlaer Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 12306 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in 12306, NY have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 12306, NY Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Schalmont Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2 Sabre Dr
Schenectady, NY 12306
(518) 355-6110
Schenectady, NY 12306
(518) 355-6110
Gr: 5-8 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 Princetown Rd
Schenectady, NY 12306
(518) 355-1342
Schenectady, NY 12306
(518) 355-1342
Gr: K-4 | 685 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Van Corlaer Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2310 Guilderland Ave
Schenectady, NY 12306
(518) 370-8270
Schenectady, NY 12306
(518) 370-8270
Gr: PK-5 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
12306, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
408 Eleanor St
Schenectady, NY 12306
(518) 881-3980
Schenectady, NY 12306
(518) 881-3980
Gr: PK-2 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
901 Draper Ave
Schenectady, NY 12306
(518) 344-5107
Schenectady, NY 12306
(518) 344-5107
Gr: K-8 | 622 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
590 Gifford Church Rd
Schenectady, NY 12306
(518) 355-0826
Schenectady, NY 12306
(518) 355-0826
Gr: K-1 | 179 students Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 12306, NY?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 12306, NY include Schalmont Middle School, Jefferson Elementary School and Van Corlaer Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 12306?
3 public elementary schools are located in 12306.
What is the racial composition of students in 12306?
12306 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New York public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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