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Schools in East Greenbush · East Greenbush Central School District

East Greenbush’s public schools outscore 83% of New York districts

On the state math tests, 66% of East Greenbush’s students scored proficient, above the New York average (46%). The grade covers the public school district serving East Greenbush, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within New York, not nationally.

#87of 755 New York townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From New York state tests taken in spring 2022, when 85% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
64%
▲ 15 pts vs NY 49%
2021–22
Math proficiency
66%
▲ 20 pts vs NY 46%
2021–22
Graduate on time
94%
▲ 7 pts vs NY 87%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$23.8K
▼ 31% vs NY $34.6K
FY2024
Students per teacher
11.3
NY 11.2
Schools in town
5
3,186 students on the public path
In brief

East Greenbush’s schools, in brief

Better than its incomes would predict

Among the 772 New York towns with household incomes within a quarter of East Greenbush’s, its schools beat 94%, higher than their 83% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 64% and math 66% in spring 2022, against 49% and 46% statewide; 94% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 87%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $23,791 per student, against $34,607 across New York (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

Two elementary schools, then one middle and one high school

Which elementary school depends on the address; from grade 6 the district’s path is Howard L Goff School, then Columbia High School. See the path ↓

Choice beyond the district

Holy Spirit School (private) is in town. Every school ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind East Greenbush’s grade

A Test scoresA− Graduation

A−: better than 83% of New York school districts, #87 of 755 New York towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the New York average; test scores are the stronger of the two.

New York school districts we grade (1,013)Better than 83%
Lower resultsHigher results
New York towns with similar household incomes (772)Better than 94%
Towns in Rensselaer County (14)Better than 93%
A−AA fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 1,882 test results and a graduating class of 352 could put East Greenbush anywhere from A− to A. The tests are from spring 2022, when 85% of East Greenbush’s students in the tested grades sat them (1,913 in math, 1,851 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve East Greenbush, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
PK–52 elementary schoolsDepends on your addressB
6–8Howard L Goff SchoolEast Greenbush Central School DistrictB
9–12Columbia High SchoolEast Greenbush Central School DistrictA

East Greenbush’s public schools are run by East Greenbush Central School District, which also serves Nassau, Nassau, North Greenbush and Schodack. Parts of East Greenbush (3% of its land) are served by Averill Park Central instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

East Greenbush Central School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 7 schools · 4,085 students, up 2% since 2020–21 · 11.3 per teacher (NY 11.2)
$23,791NY $34,607 · FY2024
A−
Test scores · 2021–22

Well above the state in reading

Reading64%
State average 48.9% · 1851 students tested
Math66%
State average 46.5% · 1913 students tested

East Greenbush vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the New York towns that share East Greenbush’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
East GreenbushA−East Greenbush Central
North GreenbushA−East Greenbush Central PK–12 · Averill Park Central K–12
SchodackA−East Greenbush Central PK–12 · Schodack Central K–12
RensselaerDRensselaer City
Sand LakeA−Averill Park Central
BethlehemA−Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk Central PK–12 · Bethlehem Central K–12

2 of the 5 neighbors share East Greenbush Central with East Greenbush, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.

Every school in East Greenbush

5 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with New York’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in East Greenbushby address
Citizen Edmond Genet School
Elementary · Grades PK–5
B
493 students12:1Rate it →
Red Mill School
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Rensselaer
B
473 students11:1Rate it →
Howard L Goff School
Middle · Grades 6–8
B
948 students11:1Rate it →
Columbia High School
High · Grades 9–12
A
1,272 students13:1Rate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
Holy Spirit School
Elementary · Grades PK–5
Private · Catholic
164 students18:1Rate it →

Questions about East Greenbush’s schools

Are East Greenbush’s schools good?

By New York’s own tests, yes: the public schools East Greenbush children attend outscore 83% of New York’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade, #87 of 755 New York towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 94%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is East Greenbush in?

East Greenbush Central School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 4,085 students in 7 schools (2024–25). Small parts of East Greenbush are served by Averill Park Central.

Where do East Greenbush kids go to high school?

Columbia High School, with 1,272 students; its own test results earn an A.

What is East Greenbush’s graduation rate?

94% of the class of 2023 in East Greenbush Central School District graduated in four years, against 87% across New York.

How much does East Greenbush spend per student?

$23,791 in East Greenbush Central School District (FY2024), against $34,607 across New York. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in East Greenbush?

Yes: Holy Spirit School (Catholic, grades PK–5, 164 students).

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within New York. Stars are from neighbors.