Hamilton Elementary School
Schenectady, NY · Schenectady City School District · Grades PK-5
2,280th of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 2%· Stable
Hamilton Elementary School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Hamilton Elementary School 2,280th 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 2% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 6th in 2019 to 2th in 2025.
Hamilton Elementary School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Hamilton Elementary School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 429 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 21.6% | 31.5% | ▲ 9.9 pts | |
| Black | 38.1% | 21.9% | ▼ 16.2 pts | |
| Asian | 12.6% | 21.4% | ▲ 8.8 pts | |
| White | 23.3% | 13.8% | ▼ 9.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 4.2% | 10.0% | ▲ 5.8 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.9% | ▲ 0.7 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.5 pts |
Homes near Hamilton Elementary School
Typical home value $319K in zip 12303 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Hamilton Elementary School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 1Pleasant Valley Elementary SchoolSchenectady City School District · 0.5 mi away2,185th of 2,326
ELA 23% · Math 29% - 2Dr Martin Luther King School Jr Elementary SchoolSchenectady City School District · 0.8 mi away2,056th of 2,326
ELA 39% · Math 26% - 2Van Corlaer Elementary SchoolSchenectady City School District · 0.9 mi away1,985th of 2,326
ELA 32% · Math 39% - 1William C Keane Elementary SchoolSchenectady City School District · 1.3 mi away2,234th of 2,326
ELA 25% · Math 21% - 4Destine Preparatory Charter SchoolDestine Preparatory Charter School · 1.3 mi away · charter1,615th of 2,326
ELA 37% · Math 52% - 1Lincoln Elementary SchoolSchenectady City School District · 1.4 mi away2,254th of 2,326
ELA 23% · Math 19% - –Herman L Bradt Elementary SchoolRotterdam-Mohonasen Central School District · 1.9 mi away
- 5Jefferson Elementary SchoolSchalmont Central School District · 2 mi away1,358th of 2,326
ELA 50% · Math 52%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Hamilton Elementary School in?
Hamilton Elementary School is part of the Schenectady City School District district in Schenectady, New York.
Is Hamilton Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Hamilton Elementary School 2,280th of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 2% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of Hamilton Elementary School?
Hispanic 32%, Black 22%, Asian 21%, White 14% (429 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Hamilton Elementary School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 12303 is $319K 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.