South Colonie Central School District

102 Loralee Dr
Albany, NY 12205-2298
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

South Colonie Central School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:

Category
Attribute
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 8 public schools serving 5,040 students in South Colonie Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in South Colonie Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
8 Schools
4,810 Schools
# Students
5,040 Students
2,503,634 Students
# Teachers
394 Teachers
218,347 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

South Colonie Central School District, which is ranked #415 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 92% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NY)
#405 out of 1017 school districts
(Top 50%)
60%
52%
47%
49%
85%
78%
94%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.64
0.73
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
14%
10%
% Hispanic
11%
31%
% Black
10%
15%
% White
57%
39%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $21,362 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 $21,544 is less than the state median of $32,248. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (NY)
Total Revenue
$108 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$109 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,362
$31,371
Spending / Student
$21,544
$32,248

Best South Colonie Central School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Colonie Central High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1 Raider Blvd
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 459-1220
Gr: 9-12 | 1,640 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Forest Park Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
100 Forest Dr
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 869-3006
Gr: PK-4 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #33.
Shaker Road Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
512 Albany Shaker Rd
Albany, NY 12211
(518) 458-1440
Gr: PK-4 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #44.
Saddlewood Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
100 Loralee Dr
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 456-2608
Gr: PK-4 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #55.
Lisha Kill Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
68 Waterman Ave
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 456-2306
Gr: 5-8 | 640 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #66.
Sand Creek Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
329 Sand Creek Rd
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 459-1333
Gr: 5-8 | 873 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #77.
Veeder Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
25 Veeder Dr
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 869-4661
Gr: PK-4 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #88.
Roessleville School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
100 California Ave
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 459-2157
Gr: PK-4 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 55%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to South Colonie Central School District?
South Colonie Central School District manages 8 public schools serving 5,040 students.
What is the rank of South Colonie Central School District?
South Colonie Central School District is ranked #415 out of 1,008 school districts in New York (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in South Colonie Central School District?
57% of South Colonie Central School District students are White, 14% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of South Colonie Central School District?
South Colonie Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is South Colonie Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,544 is less than the state median of $32,248. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 8 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 5,040 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 43%
  • : 94% (Top 10% in NY)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 60% (Top 50%)
  • : 47% (Btm 50%)
  • : 85% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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