Best Schools in 12047, NY
12047, NY has 12 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 7 elementary) serving 7,455 students. On average they score 62% on state proficiency tests against a projected 61%, so schools in 12047 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 12047, NY
The top high schools in 12047, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Shaker High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Colonie Csd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2018 Students
2. Waterford-halfmoon Junior-senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waterford-halfmoon Union Free School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 336 Students
3. Cohoes High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cohoes City School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 554 Students
Best Middle Schools in 12047, NY
The top middle schools in 12047, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cohoes Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cohoes City School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 441 Students
2. Shaker Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Colonie Csd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1423 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 12047, NY
The top elementary schools in 12047, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Boght Hills School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Colonie Csd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 548 Students
2. Forts Ferry School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Colonie Csd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 436 Students
3. Van Schaick Island School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cohoes City School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 137 Students
4. Latham Ridge School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Colonie Csd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 455 Students
5. Abram Lansing School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cohoes City School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 326 Students
6. Waterford-halfmoon Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waterford-halfmoon Union Free School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 402 Students
7. Harmony Hill School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cohoes City School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 379 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 12047, NY
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
12047, NY has a total population of 23,360 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 32% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 12047, NY
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 12047, NY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.13 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.95 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.18 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 12047, NY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 12047, NY.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 12047, NY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 12047, NY
How many schools are in 12047, NY?
12047, NY has 12 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 7,455 students in total.
How do schools in 12047 perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in 12047 score 62% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 61%, so on average schools in 12047 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 12047?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 62%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 59%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 73%
- Projected: 67%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 76%
- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations