Craig Elementary School
Schenectady, NY · Niskayuna Central School District
Regular public school · Grades K-5 · Rural, fringe
701st of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 70%· Stable
2566 BALLTOWN RD, Schenectady, NY 12309
(518)377-0156NCES ID 362088002955Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Craig Elementary School 701st 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 70% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 69th in 2019 to 70th 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 403 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 72.7% | 58.8% | ▼ 13.9 pts | |
| Asian | 17.9% | 19.4% | ▲ 1.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.0% | 8.9% | ▲ 7.9 pts | |
| Hispanic | 3.5% | 6.5% | ▲ 3.0 pts | |
| Black | 4.8% | 6.2% | ▲ 1.4 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 $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 Craig Elementary School
- #1545Jessie T Zoller Elementary SchoolSchenectady City School District · 1.2 mi away1,545th of 2,326
ELA 44% ▼20 · Math 49% ▼22Compare - #1859Yates Elementary SchoolSchenectady City School District · 1.5 mi away1,859th of 2,326
ELA 38% ▼26 · Math 40% ▼31Compare - #669Hillside SchoolNiskayuna Central School District · 1.7 mi away669th of 2,326
ELA 69% ▲5 · Math 68% ▼3Compare - #2002Howe Elementary SchoolSchenectady City School District · 1.9 mi away2,002nd of 2,326
ELA 36% ▼28 · Math 33% ▼38Compare - #835Glencliff SchoolNiskayuna Central School District · 2.1 mi away835th of 2,326
ELA 59% ▼5 · Math 69% ▼2Compare - #302Rosendale SchoolNiskayuna Central School District · 2.6 mi away302nd of 2,326
ELA 79% ▲15 · Math 80% ▲9Compare - #1615Destine Preparatory Charter SchoolDestine Preparatory Charter School · 2.8 mi away · charter1,615th of 2,326
ELA 37% ▼27 · Math 52% ▼19Compare - #2234William C Keane Elementary SchoolSchenectady City School District · 3 mi away2,234th of 2,326
ELA 25% ▼39 · Math 21% ▼50Compare
What school district is Craig Elementary School in?
Craig Elementary School is part of the Niskayuna Central School District district in Schenectady, New York.
Is Craig Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Craig Elementary School 701st of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 70% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of Craig Elementary School?
White 59%, Asian 19%, Two or more races 9%, Hispanic 7% (403 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Craig 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.