For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 145 students in Schenectady County, NY.
Schenectady County, NY public charter schools have a diversity score of 0.48, which is less than the New York public charter school average of 0.62.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public charter school average of 94% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Schenectady County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: n/an/a
Destine Preparatory Charter School
Charter School
530 Franklin St-3rd Fl
Schenectady, NY 12305
(518) 394-1643
Schenectady, NY 12305
(518) 394-1643
Gr: K-2 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Schenectady County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
163 School Dr
Delanson, NY 12053
(518) 895-2355
Delanson, NY 12053
(518) 895-2355
Gr: 6-8 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
90 Elmer Ave
Schenectady, NY 12308
(518) 370-8310
Schenectady, NY 12308
(518) 370-8310
Gr: 1-6 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
570 Lansing St
Schenectady, NY 12303
(518) 881-3970
Schenectady, NY 12303
(518) 881-3970
Gr: 1-6 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
408 Eleanor St
Schenectady, NY 12306
(518) 881-3980
Schenectady, NY 12306
(518) 881-3980
Gr: PK-2 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
International Charter School Of Schenectady (Closed 2009)
Charter School
901 Draper Ave
Schenectady, NY 12306
(518) 344-5107
Schenectady, NY 12306
(518) 344-5107
Gr: K-8 | 622 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
520 Bradt St
Schenectady, NY 12303
(518) 881-3700
Schenectady, NY 12303
(518) 881-3700
Gr: 1-5 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
9210 Mariaville Rd
Pattersonville, NY 12137
(518) 864-5411
Pattersonville, NY 12137
(518) 864-5411
Gr: K-5 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
O.d. Heck Dvlpmntl Center - Autism Prog (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
500 Balltown Road - Building 1
Schenectady, NY 12304
(518) 370-7508
Schenectady, NY 12304
(518) 370-7508
Gr: Inquire with school | 2 students
590 Gifford Church Rd
Schenectady, NY 12306
(518) 355-0826
Schenectady, NY 12306
(518) 355-0826
Gr: K-1 | 179 students Minority enrollment: 8%
Schenectady County Jail (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
620 State Street,
Schenectady
Schenectady, NY 12307
(518) 388-4300
Schenectady, NY 12307
(518) 388-4300
1292 Main St
Rotterdam Junction, NY 12150
(518) 887-5600
Rotterdam Junction, NY 12150
(518) 887-5600
Gr: K-5 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many public charter schools are located in Schenectady County, NY?
1 public charter schools are located in Schenectady County, NY.
What is the racial composition of students in Schenectady County?
Schenectady County public charter schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public charter schools average of 94% (majority Black).
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