Forest Park Elementary School
Albany, NY · South Colonie Central School District · Grades PK-4
1,059th of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 54%▲ Improving
Forest Park Elementary School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Forest Park Elementary School 1,059th of 2,326 New York elementary schools for 2024–25, based on NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate English and Math results — better than 54% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 46th in 2019 to 54th in 2025 — improving.
Forest Park Elementary School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Forest Park Elementary School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 318 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 69.5% | 52.2% | ▼ 17.3 pts | |
| Asian | 12.7% | 18.2% | ▲ 5.5 pts | |
| Black | 5.7% | 11.3% | ▲ 5.6 pts | |
| Hispanic | 5.7% | 8.8% | ▲ 3.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 3.8% | 8.8% | ▲ 5.0 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.6% | ▲ 0.6 pts |
Homes near Forest Park Elementary School
Typical home value $336K in zip 12205 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Forest Park Elementary School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 8Saddlewood Elementary SchoolSouth Colonie Central School District · 1.1 mi away572nd of 2,326
ELA 67% · Math 75% - 5Roessleville SchoolSouth Colonie Central School District · 1.2 mi away1,167th of 2,326
ELA 47% · Math 63% - 8Shaker Road Elementary SchoolSouth Colonie Central School District · 2.2 mi away633rd of 2,326
ELA 66% · Math 72% - 9Southgate SchoolNorth Colonie CSD · 2.4 mi away397th of 2,326
ELA 75% · Math 77% - 8Montessori Magnet SchoolAlbany City School District · 2.8 mi away556th of 2,326
ELA 71% · Math 72% - 6Westmere Elementary SchoolGuilderland Central School District · 3 mi away950th of 2,326
ELA 62% · Math 59% - 7Veeder Elementary SchoolSouth Colonie Central School District · 3.1 mi away821st of 2,326
ELA 54% · Math 75% - 5Eagle Point Elementary SchoolAlbany City School District · 3.3 mi away1,165th of 2,326
ELA 56% · Math 55%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Forest Park Elementary School in?
Forest Park Elementary School is part of the South Colonie Central School District district in Albany, New York.
Is Forest Park Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Forest Park Elementary School 1,059th of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 54% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of Forest Park Elementary School?
White 52%, Asian 18%, Black 11%, Hispanic 9% (318 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Forest Park Elementary School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 12205 is $336K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.