Westmere Elementary School
Albany, NY · Guilderland Central School District
Regular public school · Grades K-5 · Suburb, large
950th of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 59%▼ Declining
6270 JOHNSTON RD, Albany, NY 12203
(518)456-3771NCES ID 361308001073Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Westmere Elementary School 950th 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 59% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 64th in 2019 to 59th in 2025 — declining.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 536 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 75.9% | 59.1% | ▼ 16.8 pts | |
| Asian | 13.0% | 14.2% | ▲ 1.2 pts | |
| Hispanic | 3.6% | 11.9% | ▲ 8.3 pts | |
| Black | 7.3% | 8.0% | ▲ 0.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 5.8% | ▲ 5.8 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.6% | ▲ 0.6 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $339K in zip 12203 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Westmere Elementary School
- #507Guilderland Elementary SchoolGuilderland Central School District · 2.3 mi away507th of 2,326
ELA 68% ▲6 · Math 78% ▲19Compare - #1165Eagle Point Elementary SchoolAlbany City School District · 2.4 mi away1,165th of 2,326
ELA 56% ▼6 · Math 55% ▼4Compare - #1167Roessleville SchoolSouth Colonie Central School District · 2.8 mi away1,167th of 2,326
ELA 47% ▼15 · Math 63% ▲4Compare - #1059Forest Park Elementary SchoolSouth Colonie Central School District · 3 mi away1,059th of 2,326
ELA 54% ▼8 · Math 62% ▲3Compare - #556Montessori Magnet SchoolAlbany City School District · 3.1 mi away556th of 2,326
ELA 71% ▲9 · Math 72% ▲13Compare - #572Saddlewood Elementary SchoolSouth Colonie Central School District · 3.3 mi away572nd of 2,326
ELA 67% ▲5 · Math 75% ▲16Compare - #1959Pine Hills Elementary SchoolAlbany City School District · 3.8 mi away1,959th of 2,326
ELA 44% ▼18 · Math 29% ▼30Compare - #768Henry Johnson Charter SchoolHenry Johnson Charter School · 4 mi away · charter768th of 2,326
ELA 66% ▲4 · Math 65% ▲6Compare
What school district is Westmere Elementary School in?
Westmere Elementary School is part of the Guilderland Central School District district in Albany, New York.
Is Westmere Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Westmere Elementary School 950th of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 59% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of Westmere Elementary School?
White 59%, Asian 14%, Hispanic 12%, Black 8% (536 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Westmere Elementary School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 12203 is $339K 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.