Schenectady City School District, New York

Schenectady City School District is a unified school district in Schenectady County, New York, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 68,847 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 10.8 sq mi (28 km²) of land.

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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
68,847 ± 39
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
County
Schenectady County
Land area
10.8 sq mi (28 km²)
Median household income
$58,399 ± $2,915
Median home value
$168,800 ± $4,579
Water area
0.17 sq mi (0.44 km²)
State
New York
Census code (GEOID)
3626010
Coordinates (central point)
42.802691, -73.926960

These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in Schenectady City School District, largest first

  1. Schenectady (city)68,847 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering unified school districts, nearest first

  1. Rotterdam-Mohonasen Central School District2.8 mi south
  2. Niskayuna Central School District2.8 mi northeast
  3. South Colonie Central School District6.7 mi southeast
  4. Scotia-Glenville Central School District6.8 mi northwest
  5. Schalmont Central School District7.7 mi west

These share a boundary with Schenectady City School District. Distances are straight lines between central points.

Before using this answer for enrollment

A district boundary doesn’t decide which school a student attends; the district’s attendance zones and rules do. Confirm the full address and grade with Schenectady City School District before you rely on it.

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