Schenectady City School District had the highest enrollment among Schenectady County school districts, welcoming 9,065 students during the 2024-25 school year, according to the New York State Education Department.
Of all the students welcomed in the 2024-25 school year, 51.2% were boys, and 48.7% were girls.
The most represented ethnicities among Schenectady City School District students were Asian and Pacific Islander, accounting for 25% of the student population.
Among the six districts in Schenectady County, Niskayuna Central School District ranked second in enrollment numbers with 4,329 students, while Rotterdam-Mohonasen Central School District welcomed 2,772 students and ranked third in the 2024-25 school year.
Schenectady City School District roughly covers schools within Schenectady County and has a main office in Schenectady.
In the previous school year, Schenectady City School District also had the highest number of students among Schenectady County districts.
New York’s public education system ranked second overall in the nation, but its K-12 performance landed at 31st place, according to an analysis by World Population Review.
| District | City (main office) | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|
| Schenectady City School District | Schenectady | 9,065 |
| Niskayuna Central School District | Schenectady | 4,329 |
| Rotterdam-Mohonasen Central School District | Schenectady | 2,772 |
| Scotia-Glenville Central School District | Scotia | 2,102 |
| Schalmont Central School District | Schenectady | 1,753 |
| Duanesburg Central School District | Delanson | 646 |
