Howe Elementary School
Schenectady, NY · Schenectady City School District · Grades PK-5
2,002nd of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 14%▼ Declining
Howe Elementary School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Howe Elementary School 2,002nd 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 14% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 20th in 2019 to 14th in 2025 — declining.
Howe Elementary School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Howe Elementary School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 414 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 22.3% | 23.9% | ▲ 1.6 pts | |
| Hispanic | 20.9% | 22.2% | ▲ 1.3 pts | |
| White | 32.3% | 20.8% | ▼ 11.5 pts | |
| Asian | 10.3% | 17.1% | ▲ 6.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 13.5% | 14.7% | ▲ 1.2 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 1.0% | ▲ 1.0 pts |
Homes near Howe Elementary School
Typical home value $264K in zip 12308 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Howe Elementary School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 8Hillside SchoolNiskayuna Central School District · 0.6 mi away669th of 2,326
ELA 69% · Math 68% - 4Jessie T Zoller Elementary SchoolSchenectady City School District · 0.9 mi away1,545th of 2,326
ELA 44% · Math 49% - 1Lincoln Elementary SchoolSchenectady City School District · 1.2 mi away2,254th of 2,326
ELA 23% · Math 19% - 1William C Keane Elementary SchoolSchenectady City School District · 1.2 mi away2,234th of 2,326
ELA 25% · Math 21% - 2Paige Elementary SchoolSchenectady City School District · 1.5 mi away2,054th of 2,326
ELA 38% · Math 27% - 2Dr Martin Luther King School Jr Elementary SchoolSchenectady City School District · 1.5 mi away2,056th of 2,326
ELA 39% · Math 26% - 3Yates Elementary SchoolSchenectady City School District · 1.7 mi away1,859th of 2,326
ELA 38% · Math 40% - 4Destine Preparatory Charter SchoolDestine Preparatory Charter School · 1.7 mi away · charter1,615th of 2,326
ELA 37% · Math 52%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Howe Elementary School in?
Howe Elementary School is part of the Schenectady City School District district in Schenectady, New York.
Is Howe Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Howe Elementary School 2,002nd of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 14% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of Howe Elementary School?
Black 24%, Hispanic 22%, White 21%, Asian 17% (414 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Howe Elementary School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 12308 is $264K 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.