Best 12303 New York Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,388 students in 12303, NY.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 12303, NY are Draper Middle School and Mont Pleasant Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 12303 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the New York public middle school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in 12303, NY have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New York public middle school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

Best 12303, NY Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Draper Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2070 Curry Rd
Schenectady, NY 12303
(518) 356-8350
Gr: 6-8 | 680 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Mont Pleasant Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1121 Forest Rd
Schenectady, NY 12303
(518) 370-8160
Gr: 6-8 | 708 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 12303 New York

12303, New York Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
570 Lansing St
Schenectady, NY 12303
(518) 881-3970
Gr: 1-6 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
520 Bradt St
Schenectady, NY 12303
(518) 881-3700
Gr: 1-5 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Box 3455 1220 Congress
Schenectady, NY 12303

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 12303, NY?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 12303, NY include Draper Middle School and Mont Pleasant Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 12303?
2 public middle schools are located in 12303.
What is the racial composition of students in 12303?
12303 public middle schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New York public middle schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

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