Montgomery County > Amsterdam (city) > Education
About school district data

School district boundaries often differ from municipal boundaries. Many Upstate school districts serve more than one community, and many communities are served by multiple school districts.

Amsterdam City School District is the major district for students living in Amsterdam.

K-12 enrollment
Amsterdam City School District
0 2,200 4,400 2017 2021 2025 2017: 3,574 2018: 3,560 2019: 3,669 2020: 3,586 2021: 3,613 2022: 3,498 2023: 3,550 2024: 3,543 2025: 3,569 3,574 3,669 3,613 3,550 3,569
Source: NYS Education Department, 2025
English proficiency for Amsterdam and other districts in Montgomery County
Grades 3 through 8
Source: NYS Education Department, assessment scores for 2024-2025 school year
Math proficiency for Amsterdam and other districts in Montgomery County
Grades 3 through 8
Source: NYS Education Department, assessment scores for 2024-2025 school year
Educational levels of Amsterdam residents, age 25 and older
Source: American Community Survey, 2023
Colleges near Amsterdam
  • Fulton-Montgomery Community College
    Johnstown
  • Schenectady County Community College
    Schenectady
  • Union College
    Schenectady
  • Skidmore College
    Saratoga Springs
  • Excelsior University
    Albany
  • SUNY Cobleskill
    Cobleskill
  • University at Albany - SUNY
    Albany
  • Siena College
    Loudonville
  • Maria College
    Albany
  • College of St. Rose
    Albany
  • Albany Medical College
    Albany
  • Albany Law School
    Albany