Birchwood Elementary School
Schenectady, NY · Niskayuna Central School District
Regular public school · Grades K-5 · Suburb, large
308th of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 87%· Stable
897 BIRCHWOOD LN, Schenectady, NY 12309
(518)344-2910NCES ID 362088000276Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Birchwood Elementary School 308th 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 87% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 85th in 2019 to 87th in 2025.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 388 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1992, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 79.7% | 62.6% | ▼ 17.1 pts | |
| Asian | 15.7% | 20.1% | ▲ 4.4 pts | |
| Hispanic | 0.7% | 7.2% | ▲ 6.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.4% | 5.4% | ▲ 4.0 pts | |
| Black | 2.5% | 4.4% | ▲ 1.9 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1992. 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 $413K in zip 12309 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 Birchwood Elementary School
- #821Veeder Elementary SchoolSouth Colonie Central School District · 1.7 mi away821st of 2,326
ELA 54% ▼22 · Math 75% ▼8Compare - #302Rosendale SchoolNiskayuna Central School District · 2.2 mi away302nd of 2,326
ELA 79% ▲3 · Math 80% ▼3Compare - #572Saddlewood Elementary SchoolSouth Colonie Central School District · 2.9 mi away572nd of 2,326
ELA 67% ▼9 · Math 75% ▼8Compare - #2156Woodlawn Elementary SchoolSchenectady City School District · 3.2 mi away2,156th of 2,326
ELA 24% ▼52 · Math 31% ▼52Compare - #2054Paige Elementary SchoolSchenectady City School District · 3.3 mi away2,054th of 2,326
ELA 38% ▼38 · Math 27% ▼56Compare - #649Forts Ferry SchoolNorth Colonie CSD · 3.3 mi away649th of 2,326
ELA 68% ▼8 · Math 70% ▼13Compare - #669Hillside SchoolNiskayuna Central School District · 3.5 mi away669th of 2,326
ELA 69% ▼7 · Math 68% ▼15Compare - #1059Forest Park Elementary SchoolSouth Colonie Central School District · 3.8 mi away1,059th of 2,326
ELA 54% ▼22 · Math 62% ▼21Compare
What school district is Birchwood Elementary School in?
Birchwood Elementary School is part of the Niskayuna Central School District district in Schenectady, New York.
Is Birchwood Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Birchwood Elementary School 308th of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 87% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of Birchwood Elementary School?
White 63%, Asian 20%, Hispanic 7%, Two or more races 5% (388 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Birchwood Elementary School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 12309 is $413K 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.