Photo: Adam Moss from Highland Park, NJ, United States · CC BY-SA 2.0Rotterdam’s public schools outscore 55% of New York districts
The grade covers the public school district serving Rotterdam, 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 84% 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.
Rotterdam’s schools, in brief
Better than its incomes would predict
Among the 1093 New York towns with household incomes within a quarter of Rotterdam’s, its schools beat 61%, higher than their 55% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Above the state on tests
Reading proficiency is 52% and math 47% in spring 2022, against 49% and 46% statewide; 85–89% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 87%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $29,509 per student, against $34,607 across New York (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one middle and one high school
From grade 5 the district’s path is Schalmont Middle School, then Schalmont High School. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Crossroads Center for Children (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.
What’s behind Rotterdam’s grade
B: better than 55% of New York school districts, #343 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 Rotterdam, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in Rotterdam
Jefferson Elementary School
Grades K–4 · 671 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Schenectady
1st grade in Rotterdam
Jefferson Elementary School
Grades K–4 · 671 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Schenectady
2nd grade in Rotterdam
Jefferson Elementary School
Grades K–4 · 671 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Schenectady
3rd grade in Rotterdam
Jefferson Elementary School
Grades K–4 · 671 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Schenectady
4th grade in Rotterdam
Jefferson Elementary School
Grades K–4 · 671 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Schenectady
5th grade in Rotterdam
Schalmont Middle School
Grades 5–8 · 537 students · 9:1 students per teacher · in Schenectady
6th grade in Rotterdam
Schalmont Middle School
Grades 5–8 · 537 students · 9:1 students per teacher · in Schenectady
7th grade in Rotterdam
Schalmont Middle School
Grades 5–8 · 537 students · 9:1 students per teacher · in Schenectady
8th grade in Rotterdam
Schalmont Middle School
Grades 5–8 · 537 students · 9:1 students per teacher · in Schenectady
9th grade in Rotterdam
Schalmont High School
Grades 9–12 · 545 students · 11:1 students per teacher · in Schenectady
10th grade in Rotterdam
Schalmont High School
Grades 9–12 · 545 students · 11:1 students per teacher · in Schenectady
Rotterdam’s public schools are run by Schalmont Central School District, which also serves Duanesburg and Princetown. Parts of Rotterdam (19% of its land) are served by Rotterdam-Mohonasen 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
Rotterdam vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the New York towns that share Rotterdam’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Rotterdam | B | Schalmont Central |
| Glenville | B | Scotia-Glenville Central |
| Schenectady | D | Schenectady City |
| Princetown | B | Schalmont Central |
| Guilderland | A− | Guilderland Central |
| Colonie | A− | South Colonie Central PK–12 · North Colonie Central K–12 |
| Florida | D | Amsterdam City |
Every school in Rotterdam
8 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 Rotterdam’s schools
Are Rotterdam’s schools good?
They sit near the middle of New York: the public schools Rotterdam children attend outscore 55% of New York’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B Schools grade, #343 of 755 New York towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 61%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Rotterdam in?
Schalmont Central School District, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 1,753 students in 3 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Rotterdam are served by Rotterdam-Mohonasen Central.
Where do Rotterdam kids go to high school?
Schalmont High School in Schenectady, with 545 students; its own test results earn an A+.
What is Rotterdam’s graduation rate?
85–89% of the class of 2023 in Schalmont Central School District graduated in four years, against 87% across New York.
How much does Rotterdam spend per student?
$29,509 in Schalmont Central School District (FY2024), against $34,607 across New York. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Rotterdam?
Yes: Crossroads Center for Children (special education, grades PK, 73 students).
Parents talk
What Rotterdam families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Rotterdam → 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.