Van Schaick Island School
Cohoes, NY · Cohoes City School District
Regular public school · Grades PK-5 · Suburb, large
997th of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 57%▲ Improving
150 CONTINENTAL AVE, Cohoes, NY 12047
(518)237-2828NCES ID 360798000572Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Van Schaick Island School 997th 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 57% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 46th in 2019 to 57th in 2025 — improving.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 137 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.8% | 58.4% | ▼ 29.4 pts | |
| Hispanic | 4.8% | 16.1% | ▲ 11.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 4.1% | 13.9% | ▲ 9.8 pts | |
| Black | 2.7% | 11.7% | ▲ 9.0 pts | |
| Asian | 0.7% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.7 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 $338K in zip 12047 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 Van Schaick Island School
- #1820Rensselaer Park Elementary SchoolLansingburgh Central School District · 0.8 mi away1,820th of 2,326
ELA 43% ▼16 · Math 38% ▼23Compare - #1576Abram Lansing SchoolCohoes City School District · 1.1 mi away1,576th of 2,326
ELA 46% ▼13 · Math 46% ▼15Compare - #2222PS 2Troy City School District · 1.7 mi away2,222nd of 2,326
ELA 23% ▼36 · Math 24% ▼37Compare - #1684Harmony Hill SchoolCohoes City School District · 1.8 mi away1,684th of 2,326
ELA 43% ▼16 · Math 44% ▼17Compare - –Turnpike Elementary SchoolLansingburgh Central School District · 1.9 mi awayCompare
- #2041Watervliet Elementary SchoolWatervliet City School District · 2.4 mi away2,041st of 2,326
ELA 33% ▼26 · Math 33% ▼28Compare - #996PS 18Troy City School District · 2.5 mi away996th of 2,326
ELA 62% ▲3 · Math 57% ▼4Compare - #1017Latham Ridge SchoolNorth Colonie CSD · 2.9 mi away1,017th of 2,326
ELA 54% ▼5 · Math 65% ▲4Compare
What school district is Van Schaick Island School in?
Van Schaick Island School is part of the Cohoes City School District district in Cohoes, New York.
Is Van Schaick Island School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Van Schaick Island School 997th of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 57% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of Van Schaick Island School?
White 58%, Hispanic 16%, Two or more races 14%, Black 12% (137 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Van Schaick Island School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 12047 is $338K 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.