Best Schools in 12180, NY
12180, NY has 30 public schools (6 high, 4 middle, 15 elementary) serving 14,981 students. On average they score 54% on state proficiency tests against a projected 57%, so schools in 12180 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 12180, NY
The top high schools in 12180, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Columbia High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Greenbush Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1252 Students
2. Averill Park High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Averill Park Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 897 Students
3. Lansingburgh Senior High School
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Projected Test Scores
Lansingburgh Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 638 Students
4. Troy High School
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Projected Test Scores
Troy City School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1153 Students
5. Rensselaer Junior/senior High School
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Projected Test Scores
Rensselaer City School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 522 Students
6. Watervliet Junior-senior High School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Watervliet City School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 684 Students
Best Middle Schools in 12180, NY
The top middle schools in 12180, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Howard L Goff School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Greenbush Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 978 Students
2. Algonquin Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Averill Park Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 585 Students
3. Troy Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Troy City School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 786 Students
4. Knickerbacker Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Lansingburgh Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 471 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 12180, NY
The top elementary schools in 12180, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Menands School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Menands Union Free School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 278 Students
2. Bell Top School
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Projected Test Scores
East Greenbush Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 306 Students
3. Gardner-dickinson School
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Projected Test Scores
Wynantskill Union Free School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 333 Students
4. Poestenkill Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Averill Park Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 346 Students
5. Ps 16
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Troy City School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 248 Students
6. Ps 18
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Troy City School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 309 Students
7. Tamarac Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Brunswick Central School District (brittonkill) • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 493 Students
8. Ps 14
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Projected Test Scores
Troy City School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 425 Students
9. Rensselaer Park Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Lansingburgh Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 441 Students
10. Carroll Hill School
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Projected Test Scores
Troy City School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 340 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 12180, NY
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
12180, NY has a total population of 55,338 with 29% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 40% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 12180, 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 12180, NY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
22.98 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.88 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
19.10 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 12180, NY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 12180, 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 12180, NY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 12180, NY
How many schools are in 12180, NY?
12180, NY has 30 public schools: 6 high schools, 4 middle schools and 15 elementary schools, serving 14,981 students in total.
How do schools in 12180 perform on state tests?
On average, 30 schools in 12180 score 54% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 57%, so on average schools in 12180 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 12180?
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: 54%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 59%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 67%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 73%
- Projected: 67%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 70%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 62%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations