Mechanicville City School District is located at 25 Kniskern Avenue Mechanicville, NY serving grades K-12. Mechanicville City School District offers a variety of large school experiences in a small school setting. These experiences, when combined with the strong support of the community, make Mechanicville Schools’ family setting conducive for success. The students will learn to use their minds well to critically analyze and respond to complex real-world issues. They will use what they learn to become successful academically and professionally and to become advocates for themselves and their communities.

The community is highly spirited and takes pride in the schools through student scholastic achievement, as well as team sport excellence. Mechanicville is a very open, friendly community that still has a sense of family to it because of its size. In addition, the convenience to cultural, educational and recreational centers allows residents to maintain a feeling of belonging while still being conveniently located. The blend of convenience for transportation, pride in community and strong support of the academic and athletic programs of the school contribute to the positive atmosphere in the school setting.

The academic foundation built for the students in the Mechanicville School District is designed to include a mastery of basic skills, as well as to provide skills that can be used successfully upon graduation in post secondary education and/or in the job market. The school district is divided into a K-5, 6-8 and 9-12 configurations. A new elementary school and middle school wing opened in 2003. A new gym, media center and administrative offices were also recently completed at the high school site.