Watervliet Elementary School
Watervliet, NY · Watervliet City School District · Grades PK-5
2,041st of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 12%▼ Declining
Watervliet Elementary School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Watervliet Elementary School 2,041st 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 12% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 32th in 2019 to 12th in 2025 — declining.
Watervliet Elementary School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Watervliet Elementary School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 662 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 54.8% | 42.1% | ▼ 12.7 pts | |
| Hispanic | 14.2% | 23.1% | ▲ 8.9 pts | |
| Black | 18.0% | 14.5% | ▼ 3.5 pts | |
| Asian | 5.2% | 10.3% | ▲ 5.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 7.6% | 9.8% | ▲ 2.2 pts |
Homes near Watervliet Elementary School
Typical home value $311K in zip 12189 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Watervliet Elementary School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 1PS 2Troy City School District · 1.7 mi away2,222nd of 2,326
ELA 23% · Math 24% - 7PS 16Troy City School District · 1.8 mi away863rd of 2,326
ELA 63% · Math 64% - 6Latham Ridge SchoolNorth Colonie CSD · 1.9 mi away1,017th of 2,326
ELA 54% · Math 65% - 7Blue Creek SchoolNorth Colonie CSD · 2 mi away880th of 2,326
ELA 59% · Math 67% - 4Abram Lansing SchoolCohoes City School District · 2.2 mi away1,576th of 2,326
ELA 46% · Math 46% - 4PS 14Troy City School District · 2.3 mi away1,452nd of 2,326
ELA 47% · Math 50% - 3Carroll Hill SchoolTroy City School District · 2.3 mi away1,810th of 2,326
ELA 40% · Math 41% - 6Van Schaick Island SchoolCohoes City School District · 2.4 mi away997th of 2,326
ELA 59% · Math 61%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Watervliet Elementary School in?
Watervliet Elementary School is part of the Watervliet City School District district in Watervliet, New York.
Is Watervliet Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Watervliet Elementary School 2,041st of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 12% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of Watervliet Elementary School?
White 42%, Hispanic 23%, Black 15%, Asian 10% (662 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Watervliet Elementary School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 12189 is $311K 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.