For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 391 students in 12307, NY.
The top ranked public school in 12307, NY is Dr Martin Luther King School Jr Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public school in zipcode 12307 have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 12307, NY have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best 12307, NY Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dr Martin Luther King School Jr Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
918 Stanley St
Schenectady, NY 12307
(518) 370-8360
Schenectady, NY 12307
(518) 370-8360
Grades: PK-5
| 391 students
12307, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Schenectady County Jail (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
620 State Street,
Schenectady
Schenectady, NY 12307
(518) 388-4300
Schenectady, NY 12307
(518) 388-4300
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 12307, NY?
The top ranked public schools in 12307, NY include Dr Martin Luther King School Jr Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 12307?
1 public schools are located in 12307.
What is the racial composition of students in 12307?
12307 public schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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