New Scotland Elementary School
Albany, NY · Albany City School District · Grades PK-5
1,076th of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 54%▲ Improving
New Scotland Elementary School ranking
SchoolRow ranks New Scotland Elementary School 1,076th 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 33th in 2019 to 54th in 2025 — improving.
New Scotland Elementary School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
New Scotland Elementary School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 459 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 51.8% | 38.1% | ▼ 13.7 pts | |
| Black | 22.2% | 22.7% | ▲ 0.5 pts | |
| Hispanic | 9.8% | 15.5% | ▲ 5.7 pts | |
| Asian | 8.5% | 11.8% | ▲ 3.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 5.8% | 11.1% | ▲ 5.3 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.7% | ▲ 0.7 pts |
Homes near New Scotland Elementary School
Typical home value $328K in zip 12208 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near New Scotland Elementary School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 8Albany School of HumanitiesAlbany City School District · 0.9 mi away527th of 2,326
ELA 71% · Math 74% - 2Pine Hills Elementary SchoolAlbany City School District · 0.9 mi away1,959th of 2,326
ELA 44% · Math 29% - 1Delaware Community SchoolAlbany City School District · 1.1 mi away2,175th of 2,326
ELA 24% · Math 29% - 7Brighter Choice Charter School for GirlsBrighter Choice Charter School for Girls · 1.2 mi away · charter827th of 2,326
ELA 71% · Math 58% - 4Thomas S O'brien Academy of Science & TechnologyAlbany City School District · 1.3 mi away1,580th of 2,326
ELA 48% · Math 43% - 6Brighter Choice Charter School for BoysBrighter Choice Charter School for Boys · 1.3 mi away · charter963rd of 2,326
ELA 59% · Math 63% - 1Roots Academy at West HillAlbany City School District · 1.4 mi away2,297th of 2,326
ELA 20% · Math 11% - 2Sheridan Preparatory AcademyAlbany City School District · 1.4 mi away1,921st of 2,326
ELA 35% · Math 39%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is New Scotland Elementary School in?
New Scotland Elementary School is part of the Albany City School District district in Albany, New York.
Is New Scotland Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks New Scotland Elementary School 1,076th 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 New Scotland Elementary School?
White 38%, Black 23%, Hispanic 16%, Asian 12% (459 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near New Scotland Elementary School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 12208 is $328K 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.