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Best Schenectady Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 7,522 students in Schenectady, NY.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Schenectady, NY are Iroquois Middle School, Van Antwerp Middle School and Scotia-glenville Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Schenectady, NY public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the New York public middle school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in Schenectady have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is equal to the New York public middle school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Schenectady, NY (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Iroquois Middle School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2495 Rosendale Rd
Schenectady, NY 12309
(518) 377-2233
Gr: 6-8 | 613 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Van Antwerp Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2253 Story Ave
Schenectady, NY 12309
(518) 370-1243
Gr: 6-8 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #33.
Scotia-glenville Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
10 Prestige Pkwy
Schenectady, NY 12302
(518) 382-1263
Gr: 6-8 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
Schalmont Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2 Sabre Dr
Schenectady, NY 12306
(518) 355-6110
Gr: 5-8 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #55.
Schenectady High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1445 The Plaza
Schenectady, NY 12308
(518) 881-2044
Gr: 8-12 | 2,860 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #66.
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: #7 - 87. - 8.
Central Park Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
421 Elm St
Schenectady, NY 12304
(518) 370-8250
Gr: 6-8 | 584 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Oneida Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1629 Oneida St
Schenectady, NY 12308
(518) 881-3700
Gr: 6-8 | 606 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #99.
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 Schenectady, New York

Schenectady, New York Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Arc Schenectady (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
52 Market St
Schenectady, NY 12302
(518) 372-1483
Bridge Center Of Schenectady Inc (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
72 Union Ave
Schenectady, NY 12308
Elmer Avenue School (Closed 2023)
90 Elmer Ave
Schenectady, NY 12308
(518) 370-8310
Gr: 1-6 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Franklin Delano Roosevelt Elementary School (Closed 2023)
570 Lansing St
Schenectady, NY 12303
(518) 881-3970
Gr: 1-6 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Fulton Early Childhood Center (Closed 2023)
408 Eleanor St
Schenectady, NY 12306
(518) 881-3980
Gr: PK-2 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
International Charter School Of Schenectady (Closed 2009)
Charter School
901 Draper Ave
Schenectady, NY 12306
(518) 344-5107
Gr: K-8 | 622 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Katherine Burr Blodgett Early Child Center (Closed 2014)
520 Bradt St
Schenectady, NY 12303
(518) 881-3700
Gr: 1-5 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
O.d. Heck Dvlpmntl Center - Autism Prog (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
500 Balltown Road - Building 1
Schenectady, NY 12304
(518) 370-7508
Gr: Inquire with school | 2 students
Pine Grove Elementary School (Closed 2004)
590 Gifford Church Rd
Schenectady, NY 12306
(518) 355-0826
Gr: K-1 | 179 students Minority enrollment: 8%
Schenectady County Jail (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
620 State Street, Schenectady
Schenectady, NY 12307
(518) 388-4300
W A I T T Houses Inc (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
Box 3455 1220 Congress
Schenectady, NY 12303

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Schenectady, NY?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Schenectady, NY include Iroquois Middle School, Van Antwerp Middle School and Scotia-glenville Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Schenectady?
9 public middle schools are located in Schenectady.
What is the racial composition of students in Schenectady?
Schenectady public middle schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is equal to the New York public middle schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Schenectady are often viewed compared to one another?

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