For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 607 students in the neighborhood of Central State, Schenectady, NY.
The top ranked public schools in Central State are William C Keane Elementary School and Lincoln Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Central State, Schenectady, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Central State, Schenectady, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
William C Keane Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1252 Albany Ave
Schenectady, NY 12304
(518) 881-3960
Schenectady, NY 12304
(518) 881-3960
Gr: PK-5 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2 Robinson St
Schenectady, NY 12304
(518) 370-8355
Schenectady, NY 12304
(518) 370-8355
Gr: PK-5 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Central State, Schenectady, NY?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Central State, Schenectady, NY include William C Keane Elementary School and Lincoln Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Central State, Schenectady?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Central State, Schenectady.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Central State, Schenectady?
the neighborhood of Central State, Schenectady public schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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