For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 311 students in 12198, NY (there are , serving 370 private students). 46% of all K-12 students in 12198, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top ranked public school in 12198, NY is Gardner-dickinson School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public school in zipcode 12198 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 12198, NY have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best 12198, NY Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gardner-dickinson School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
25 East Ave
Wynantskill, NY 12198
(518) 283-4600
Wynantskill, NY 12198
(518) 283-4600
Grades: PK-8
| 311 students
12198, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Diagnostic Unit (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
Vanderheyden Hall
Wynantskill, NY 12198
Wynantskill, NY 12198
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rensselaer City Dept For Youth (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
Box 98
Wynantskill, NY 12198
Wynantskill, NY 12198
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 12198, NY?
The top ranked public schools in 12198, NY include Gardner-dickinson School.
How many public schools are located in 12198?
1 public schools are located in 12198.
What percentage of students in 12198 go to public school?
46% of all K-12 students in 12198 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 12198?
12198 public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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