Public schools in Clifton Park, NY
11 open public schools with an address in Clifton Park, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
11
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
8,838
11 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
13.5:1
New York median 11.1:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Clifton Park public schools
The federal directory lists 11 public schools in Clifton Park, NY: 7 elementary, 3 middle, 1 high. The 11 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 8,838 students, an average of 803 per school. The largest campus is Shenendehowa High School (2,968 students), and the largest elementary school is Arongen Elementary School (589).
Every listed school belongs to Shenendehowa Central School District. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 13.5:1, higher than the statewide school median of 11.1:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
About 22% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Clifton Park
Elementary schools in Clifton Park
7| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arongen Elementary School Shenendehowa Central School District | KG–05 | 589 | 12.2:1 | |
| Karigon Elementary School Shenendehowa Central School District | KG–05 | 479 | 13.9:1 | |
| Okte Elementary School Shenendehowa Central School District | KG–05 | 519 | 13.2:1 | |
| Orenda Elementary School Shenendehowa Central School District | KG–05 | 548 | 14:1 | |
| Shatekon Elementary School Shenendehowa Central School District | KG–05 | 560 | 13.2:1 | |
| Skano Elementary School Shenendehowa Central School District | KG–05 | 524 | 14.1:1 | |
| Tesago Elementary School Shenendehowa Central School District | KG–05 | 361 | 13.8:1 |
Middle schools in Clifton Park
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acadia Middle School Shenendehowa Central School District | 06–08 | 761 | 12.2:1 | |
| Gowana Middle School Shenendehowa Central School District | 06–08 | 764 | 13.1:1 | |
| Koda Middle School Shenendehowa Central School District | 06–08 | 765 | 13.5:1 |
High schools in Clifton Park
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shenendehowa High School Shenendehowa Central School District | 09–12 | 2,968 | 13.5:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White69.3%
- Hispanic8.2%
- Black3.5%
- Asian12.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial6.2%
Enrollment-weighted across 11 Clifton Park schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (8,838 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Clifton Park
How many public schools are in Clifton Park, NY?
The current NCES directory lists 11 open public schools with a location address in Clifton Park: 7 elementary, 3 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 8,838 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Clifton Park?
All listed public schools with an address in Clifton Park belong to Shenendehowa Central School District. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Clifton Park?
Shenendehowa High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Clifton Park, with 2,968 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Clifton Park?
No school with an address in Clifton Park is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in New York.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Clifton Park schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Clifton Park public schools is 13.5:1, higher than the New York school median of 11.1:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Clifton Park guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All New York cities