Hillside School
Schenectady, NY · Niskayuna Central School District · Grades K-5
669th of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 71%▼ Declining
Hillside School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Hillside School 669th 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 71% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 86th in 2019 to 71th in 2025 — declining.
Hillside School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Hillside School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 381 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.0% | 65.9% | ▼ 19.1 pts | |
| Asian | 6.0% | 11.8% | ▲ 5.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 3.3% | 8.9% | ▲ 5.6 pts | |
| Black | 3.6% | 6.6% | ▲ 3.0 pts | |
| Hispanic | 2.1% | 6.3% | ▲ 4.2 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.5 pts |
Homes near Hillside School
Typical home value $413K in zip 12309 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Hillside School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 2Howe Elementary SchoolSchenectady City School District · 0.6 mi away2,002nd of 2,326
ELA 36% · Math 33% - 4Jessie T Zoller Elementary SchoolSchenectady City School District · 1.2 mi away1,545th of 2,326
ELA 44% · Math 49% - 9Rosendale SchoolNiskayuna Central School District · 1.5 mi away302nd of 2,326
ELA 79% · Math 80% - 2Paige Elementary SchoolSchenectady City School District · 1.5 mi away2,054th of 2,326
ELA 38% · Math 27% - 1Lincoln Elementary SchoolSchenectady City School District · 1.6 mi away2,254th of 2,326
ELA 23% · Math 19% - 1William C Keane Elementary SchoolSchenectady City School District · 1.7 mi away2,234th of 2,326
ELA 25% · Math 21% - 7Craig Elementary SchoolNiskayuna Central School District · 1.7 mi away701st of 2,326
ELA 64% · Math 71% - 3Yates Elementary SchoolSchenectady City School District · 2 mi away1,859th of 2,326
ELA 38% · Math 40%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Hillside School in?
Hillside School is part of the Niskayuna Central School District district in Schenectady, New York.
Is Hillside School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Hillside School 669th of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 71% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of Hillside School?
White 66%, Asian 12%, Two or more races 9%, Black 7% (381 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Hillside 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.