North Colonie Csd School District

91 Fiddlers Ln
Latham, NY 12110-5349
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

North Colonie Csd 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 2026 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 4,007 students in North Colonie Csd School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public elementary schools in New York.
Public Elementary Schools in North Colonie Csd School District have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New York public elementary school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
8 Schools
3,698 Schools
# Students
6,145 Students
1,743,650 Students
# Teachers
510 Teachers
154,299 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

North Colonie Csd 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.
This School District
State Average (NY)
#144 out of 1017 school districts
(Top 20%)
73%
52%
62%
49%
90%
78%
94%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.64
0.73
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
24%
10%
% Hispanic
8%
31%
% Black
8%
16%
% White
54%
38%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $19,525 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,371. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,302 is less than the state median of $32,248. The school district spending/student has declined by 13% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NY)
Total Revenue
$120 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$131 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,525
$31,371
Spending / Student
$21,302
$32,248

Best North Colonie Csd School District Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Shaker Middle School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
475 Watervliet-shaker Rd
Latham, NY 12110
(518) 785-1341
Gr: 6-8 | 1,486 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
Boght Hills School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
38 Dunsbach Ferry Rd
Cohoes, NY 12047
(518) 785-0222
Gr: K-5 | 576 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #33.
Loudonville School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
349 Osborne Rd
Albany, NY 12211
(518) 434-1960
Gr: K-5 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #44.
Forts Ferry School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
95 Forts Ferry Rd
Latham, NY 12110
(518) 785-9203
Gr: K-5 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #55.
Southgate School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
30 Southgate Rd
Albany, NY 12211
(518) 785-6607
Gr: K-5 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #66.
Latham Ridge School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6 Mercer Ave
Latham, NY 12110
(518) 785-3211
Gr: K-5 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #77.
Blue Creek School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
100 Clinton Rd
Latham, NY 12110
(518) 785-7451
Gr: K-5 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 48%

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 8 schools
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 6,145 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • : 94% (Top 10% in NY)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 73% (Top 20%)
  • : 62% (Top 20%)
  • : 90% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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