South Colonie Central School District, New York

South Colonie Central School District is a unified school district in Albany County and Schenectady County, New York, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 38,252 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 21.7 sq mi (56.1 km²) of land.

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South Colonie Central School District in New York
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
38,252 ± 1,431
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
Counties
Albany County91% of the district’s landSchenectady County9% of the district’s land
Land area
21.7 sq mi (56.1 km²)
Median household income
$100,103 ± $6,686
Median home value
$292,500 ± $8,040
Water area
0.08 sq mi (0.21 km²)
State
New York
Census code (GEOID)
3627210
Coordinates (central point)
42.734828, -73.832277

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 South Colonie Central School District, largest first

  1. Roessleville (CDP)10,968 people
  2. Colonie (village)7,702 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. North Colonie Central School District4.1 mi east
  2. Albany City School District5.1 mi south
  3. Rotterdam-Mohonasen Central School District5.6 mi west
  4. Niskayuna Central School District6.2 mi north
  5. Schenectady City School District6.7 mi northwest

These share a boundary with South Colonie Central 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 South Colonie Central School District before you rely on it.

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