Best Schools in 12159, NY
12159, NY has 12 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 6 elementary) serving 8,137 students. On average they score 77% on state proficiency tests against a projected 73%, so schools in 12159 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 12159, NY
The top high schools in 12159, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bethlehem Central Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bethlehem Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1364 Students
2. Clayton A Bouton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Voorheesville Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 347 Students
3. Guilderland High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Guilderland Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1462 Students
Best Middle Schools in 12159, NY
The top middle schools in 12159, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bethlehem Central Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bethlehem Central School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 923 Students
2. Farnsworth Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Guilderland Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1151 Students
3. Voorheesville Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Voorheesville Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 296 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 12159, NY
The top elementary schools in 12159, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Eagle Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bethlehem Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 421 Students
2. Slingerlands Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bethlehem Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 462 Students
3. Voorheesville Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Voorheesville Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 589 Students
4. Guilderland Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Guilderland Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 475 Students
5. Westmere Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Guilderland Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 539 Students
6. Bethlehem Childrens School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bethlehem Childrens School • Private • Grades Pre K - 1 • 108 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 12159, NY
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
12159, NY has a total population of 8,219 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 63% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 12159, 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 12159, NY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.77 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.29 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.48 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 12159, NY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 12159, 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 12159, NY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 12159, NY
How many schools are in 12159, NY?
12159, NY has 12 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 8,137 students in total.
How do schools in 12159 perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in 12159 score 77% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 73%, so on average schools in 12159 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 12159?
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: 78%
- Projected: 71%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 76%
- Projected: 75%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 78%
- Projected: 74%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations