For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,780 students in 12308, NY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 12308, NY are Jessie T Zoller Elementary School, Howe Elementary School and Yates Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 12308 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in 12308, NY have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 12308, NY Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jessie T Zoller Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1880 Lancaster St
Schenectady, NY 12308
(518) 370-8290
Schenectady, NY 12308
(518) 370-8290
Grades: PK-5
| 442 students
Rank: #22.
Howe Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1065 Baker Ave
Schenectady, NY 12308
(518) 370-8295
Schenectady, NY 12308
(518) 370-8295
Grades: PK-5
| 414 students
Rank: #33.
Yates Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
725 Salina St
Schenectady, NY 12308
(518) 370-8320
Schenectady, NY 12308
(518) 370-8320
Grades: PK-5
| 318 students
Rank: #44.
Oneida Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1629 Oneida St
Schenectady, NY 12308
(518) 881-3700
Schenectady, NY 12308
(518) 881-3700
Grades: 6-8
| 606 students
12308, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Bridge Center Of Schenectady Inc (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
72 Union Ave
Schenectady, NY 12308
Schenectady, NY 12308
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
90 Elmer Ave
Schenectady, NY 12308
(518) 370-8310
Schenectady, NY 12308
(518) 370-8310
Grades: 1-6
| 407 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 12308, NY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 12308, NY include Jessie T Zoller Elementary School, Howe Elementary School and Yates Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 12308?
4 public elementary schools are located in 12308.
What is the racial composition of students in 12308?
12308 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the New York public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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