Top Rankings
Shenendehowa Central School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 9,289 students in Shenendehowa Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in New York.
51±¬ÁÏs in Shenendehowa Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 78% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
12 Schools
4,819 Schools
# Students
9,289 Students
2,508,712 Students
# Teachers
694 Teachers
217,359 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Shenendehowa Central School District, which is ranked #94 of all 1,009 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 97% has increased from 92% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#82 out of 1017 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
91%
78%
Graduation Rate
97%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.48
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
12%
10%
% Hispanic
8%
30%
% Black
3%
16%
% White
71%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,829 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,307. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,345 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$184 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$189 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,829
$31,307
Spending / Student
$20,345
$32,183
Best Shenendehowa Central School District 51±¬ÁÏs (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Shenendehowa High School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
970 Rt 146
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 881-0310
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 881-0310
Gr: 9-12 | 2,956 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Chango Elementary School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
100 Chango Dr
Ballston Lake, NY 12019
(518) 881-0520
Ballston Lake, NY 12019
(518) 881-0520
Gr: K-5 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Gowana Middle School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
970 Rt 146
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 881-0460
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 881-0460
Gr: 6-8 | 745 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #44.
Acadia Middle School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
970 Rt 146
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 881-0450
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 881-0450
Gr: 6-8 | 736 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #55.
Skano Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
970 Rt 146
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 881-0560
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 881-0560
Gr: K-5 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #66.
Tesago Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
970 Rt 146
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 881-0570
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 881-0570
Gr: K-5 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #77.
Koda Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
970 Rt 146
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 881-0470
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 881-0470
Gr: 6-8 | 742 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #88.
Orenda Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
970 Rt 146
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 881-0550
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 881-0550
Gr: K-5 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #99.
Karigon Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
970 Rt 146
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 881-0530
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 881-0530
Gr: K-5 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1010.
Arongen Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
489 Clifton Pk Ctr Rd
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 881-0510
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 881-0510
Gr: K-5 | 580 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1111.
Shatekon Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
35 Maxwell Rd
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 881-0580
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 881-0580
Gr: K-5 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1212.
Okte Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1581 Crescent Rd
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 881-0540
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 881-0540
Gr: K-5 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Shenendehowa Central School District?
Shenendehowa Central School District manages 12 public schools serving 9,289 students.
What is the rank of Shenendehowa Central School District?
Shenendehowa Central School District is ranked #94 out of 1,009 school districts in New York (top 10%) 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 overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Shenendehowa Central School District?
71% of Shenendehowa Central School District students are White, 12% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Shenendehowa Central School District?
Shenendehowa 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 Shenendehowa Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,345 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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