US Post Office-Scotia Station · Photo: Daniel Case · CC BY-SA 3.0Glenville’s public schools outscore 56% of New York districts
The grade covers the public school district serving Glenville, 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.
From New York state tests taken in spring 2022, when 80% 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.
Glenville’s schools, in brief
Above the state on tests
Reading proficiency is 53% and math 50% in spring 2022, against 49% and 46% statewide; 86% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 87%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $25,730 per student, against $34,607 across New York (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Four elementary schools, then one middle and one high school
Which elementary school depends on the address; from grade 6 the district’s path is Scotia-Glenville Middle School, then Scotia-Glenville Senior High School. Enrollment is down 8% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Mekeel Christian Academy (private) and Oak Hill School (private) are 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.
What’s behind Glenville’s grade
B: better than 56% of New York school districts, #330 of 755 New York towns. Test scores are above the New York average; graduation is below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Glenville, with each school’s own grade.
6th grade in Glenville
Scotia-Glenville Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 489 students · 10:1 students per teacher · in Scotia
7th grade in Glenville
Scotia-Glenville Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 489 students · 10:1 students per teacher · in Scotia
8th grade in Glenville
Scotia-Glenville Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 489 students · 10:1 students per teacher · in Scotia
9th grade in Glenville
Scotia-Glenville Senior High School
Grades 9–12 · 689 students · 11:1 students per teacher · in Scotia
10th grade in Glenville
Scotia-Glenville Senior High School
Grades 9–12 · 689 students · 11:1 students per teacher · in Scotia
Glenville’s public schools are run by Scotia-Glenville Central School District, which also serves Scotia. Parts of Glenville (16%, 8% and 5% of its land) are served by Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Central, Amsterdam City and Niskayuna 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.
Above the state in reading
Glenville vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the New York towns that share Glenville’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Glenville | B | Scotia-Glenville Central |
| Rotterdam | B | Schalmont Central |
| Charlton | A− | Galway Central PK–12 · Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Central K–12 |
| Niskayuna | A− | Niskayuna Central |
| Amsterdam | D | Amsterdam City |
| Schenectady | D | Schenectady City |
| Ballston | B+ | Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Central K–12 · Ballston Spa Central K–12 |
Every school in Glenville
10 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).
Questions about Glenville’s schools
Are Glenville’s schools good?
They sit near the middle of New York: the public schools Glenville children attend outscore 56% of New York’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B Schools grade, #330 of 755 New York towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 57%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Glenville in?
Scotia-Glenville Central School District, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 2,102 students in 6 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Glenville are served by Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Central, Amsterdam City and Niskayuna Central.
Where do Glenville kids go to high school?
Scotia-Glenville Senior High School in Scotia, with 689 students; its own test results earn an A+.
What is Glenville’s graduation rate?
86% of the class of 2023 in Scotia-Glenville Central School District graduated in four years, against 87% across New York.
How much does Glenville spend per student?
$25,730 in Scotia-Glenville Central School District (FY2024), against $34,607 across New York. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Glenville?
Yes: Mekeel Christian Academy (religious, grades PK–12, 276 students) and Oak Hill School (special education, grades 2–8, 36 students).
Parents talk
What Glenville families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Glenville → They have their own page.
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.