Pleasant Valley Elementary School
Schenectady, NY · Schenectady City School District · Grades PK-5
2,185th of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 6%· Stable
Pleasant Valley Elementary School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Pleasant Valley Elementary School 2,185th 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 6% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 4th in 2019 to 6th in 2025.
Pleasant Valley Elementary School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Pleasant Valley Elementary School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 369 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 20.1% | 27.6% | ▲ 7.5 pts | |
| Asian | 27.9% | 25.7% | ▼ 2.2 pts | |
| Black | 28.5% | 25.2% | ▼ 3.3 pts | |
| White | 19.1% | 10.6% | ▼ 8.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 4.3% | 9.8% | ▲ 5.5 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.5 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.5 pts |
Homes near Pleasant Valley Elementary School
Typical home value $319K in zip 12303 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Pleasant Valley Elementary School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 2Dr Martin Luther King School Jr Elementary SchoolSchenectady City School District · 0.4 mi away2,056th of 2,326
ELA 39% · Math 26% - 1Hamilton Elementary SchoolSchenectady City School District · 0.5 mi away2,280th of 2,326
ELA 20% · Math 15% - 1William C Keane Elementary SchoolSchenectady City School District · 0.8 mi away2,234th of 2,326
ELA 25% · Math 21% - 4Destine Preparatory Charter SchoolDestine Preparatory Charter School · 1 mi away · charter1,615th of 2,326
ELA 37% · Math 52% - 1Lincoln Elementary SchoolSchenectady City School District · 1 mi away2,254th of 2,326
ELA 23% · Math 19% - 2Van Corlaer Elementary SchoolSchenectady City School District · 1.4 mi away1,985th of 2,326
ELA 32% · Math 39% - 2Howe Elementary SchoolSchenectady City School District · 1.9 mi away2,002nd of 2,326
ELA 36% · Math 33% - –Herman L Bradt Elementary SchoolRotterdam-Mohonasen Central School District · 1.9 mi away
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Pleasant Valley Elementary School in?
Pleasant Valley Elementary School is part of the Schenectady City School District district in Schenectady, New York.
Is Pleasant Valley Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Pleasant Valley Elementary School 2,185th of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 6% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of Pleasant Valley Elementary School?
Hispanic 28%, Asian 26%, Black 25%, White 11% (369 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Pleasant Valley 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.