Van Corlaer Elementary School
Schenectady, NY · Schenectady City School District · Grades PK-5
1,985th of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 15%· Stable
Van Corlaer Elementary School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Van Corlaer Elementary School 1,985th 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 15% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 14th in 2019 to 15th in 2025.
Van Corlaer Elementary School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Van Corlaer Elementary School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 413 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 18.9% | 27.4% | ▲ 8.5 pts | |
| Asian | 5.8% | 21.1% | ▲ 15.3 pts | |
| Black | 25.4% | 20.3% | ▼ 5.1 pts | |
| White | 44.9% | 16.9% | ▼ 28.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 5.0% | 13.1% | ▲ 8.1 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.7% | ▲ 0.7 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.5 pts |
Homes near Van Corlaer Elementary School
Typical home value $297K in zip 12306 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Van Corlaer Elementary School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 1Hamilton Elementary SchoolSchenectady City School District · 0.9 mi away2,280th of 2,326
ELA 20% · Math 15% - 5Jefferson Elementary SchoolSchalmont Central School District · 1.2 mi away1,358th of 2,326
ELA 50% · Math 52% - 1Pleasant Valley Elementary SchoolSchenectady City School District · 1.4 mi away2,185th of 2,326
ELA 23% · Math 29% - 2Dr Martin Luther King School Jr Elementary SchoolSchenectady City School District · 1.7 mi away2,056th of 2,326
ELA 39% · Math 26% - 4Destine Preparatory Charter SchoolDestine Preparatory Charter School · 2 mi away · charter1,615th of 2,326
ELA 37% · Math 52% - 1William C Keane Elementary SchoolSchenectady City School District · 2.1 mi away2,234th of 2,326
ELA 25% · Math 21% - –Herman L Bradt Elementary SchoolRotterdam-Mohonasen Central School District · 2.1 mi away
- 1Lincoln Elementary SchoolSchenectady City School District · 2.2 mi away2,254th of 2,326
ELA 23% · Math 19%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Van Corlaer Elementary School in?
Van Corlaer Elementary School is part of the Schenectady City School District district in Schenectady, New York.
Is Van Corlaer Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Van Corlaer Elementary School 1,985th of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 15% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of Van Corlaer Elementary School?
Hispanic 27%, Asian 21%, Black 20%, White 17% (413 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Van Corlaer Elementary School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 12306 is $297K 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.