Best Schools in 12204, NY
12204, NY has 11 public schools (4 high, 2 middle, 5 elementary) serving 9,657 students. On average they score 52% on state proficiency tests against a projected 51%, so schools in 12204 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 12204, NY
The top high schools in 12204, 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. Stephen And Harriet Myers Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Albany City School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 641 Students
3. Albany High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Albany City School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2676 Students
4. Watervliet Junior-senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Watervliet City School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 684 Students
Best Middle Schools in 12204, NY
The top middle schools in 12204, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Shaker Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Colonie Csd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1423 Students
2. North Albany Academy Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Albany City School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 437 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 12204, NY
The top elementary schools in 12204, 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. Loudonville School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Colonie Csd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 287 Students
3. Sheridan Preparatory Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Albany City School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 287 Students
4. Watervliet Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Watervliet City School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 661 Students
5. Arbor Hill Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Albany City School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 265 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 12204, NY
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
12204, NY has a total population of 7,818 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 36% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 12204, 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 12204, NY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
27.66 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.85 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
22.81 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 12204, NY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 12204, 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 12204, NY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 12204, NY
How many schools are in 12204, NY?
12204, NY has 11 public schools: 4 high schools, 2 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 9,657 students in total.
How do schools in 12204 perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in 12204 score 52% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 51%, so on average schools in 12204 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 12204?
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: 39%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 67%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 59%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations