Yates Elementary School
Schenectady, NY · Schenectady City School District · Grades PK-5
1,859th of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 20%▲ Improving
Yates Elementary School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Yates Elementary School 1,859th 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 20% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 2th in 2019 to 20th in 2025 — improving.
Yates Elementary School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Yates Elementary School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 318 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 28.3% | 28.0% | ▼ 0.3 pts | |
| Black | 34.9% | 26.1% | ▼ 8.8 pts | |
| White | 24.1% | 20.4% | ▼ 3.7 pts | |
| Asian | 6.9% | 13.2% | ▲ 6.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 3.6% | 11.9% | ▲ 8.3 pts |
Homes near Yates Elementary School
Typical home value $264K in zip 12308 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Yates Elementary School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 4Jessie T Zoller Elementary SchoolSchenectady City School District · 0.9 mi away1,545th of 2,326
ELA 44% · Math 49% - 7Craig Elementary SchoolNiskayuna Central School District · 1.5 mi away701st of 2,326
ELA 64% · Math 71% - 4Destine Preparatory Charter SchoolDestine Preparatory Charter School · 1.5 mi away · charter1,615th of 2,326
ELA 37% · Math 52% - 2Howe Elementary SchoolSchenectady City School District · 1.7 mi away2,002nd of 2,326
ELA 36% · Math 33% - 6Glen-Worden Elementary SchoolScotia-Glenville Central School District · 2 mi away1,112th of 2,326
ELA 56% · Math 59% - 8Hillside SchoolNiskayuna Central School District · 2 mi away669th of 2,326
ELA 69% · Math 68% - 2Dr Martin Luther King School Jr Elementary SchoolSchenectady City School District · 2.1 mi away2,056th of 2,326
ELA 39% · Math 26% - 1William C Keane Elementary SchoolSchenectady City School District · 2.3 mi away2,234th of 2,326
ELA 25% · Math 21%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Yates Elementary School in?
Yates Elementary School is part of the Schenectady City School District district in Schenectady, New York.
Is Yates Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Yates Elementary School 1,859th of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 20% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of Yates Elementary School?
Hispanic 28%, Black 26%, White 20%, Asian 13% (318 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Yates 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.