Best Schools in 12205, NY
12205, NY has 28 public schools (6 high, 6 middle, 15 elementary) serving 20,322 students. On average they score 62% on state proficiency tests against a projected 60%, so schools in 12205 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 12205, NY
The top high schools in 12205, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Guilderland High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Guilderland Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1462 Students
2. Shaker High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Colonie Csd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2018 Students
3. Colonie Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Colonie Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1538 Students
4. Mohonasen Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rotterdam-mohonasen Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 886 Students
5. Stephen And Harriet Myers Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Albany City School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 641 Students
6. Albany High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Albany City School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2676 Students
Best Middle Schools in 12205, NY
The top middle schools in 12205, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Farnsworth Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Guilderland Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1151 Students
2. Shaker Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Colonie Csd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1423 Students
3. Lisha Kill Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Colonie Central School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 628 Students
4. Draper Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rotterdam-mohonasen Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 646 Students
5. Sand Creek Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Colonie Central School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 868 Students
6. 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 12205, NY
The top elementary schools in 12205, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Loudonville School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Colonie Csd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 287 Students
2. Saddlewood Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Colonie Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 417 Students
3. Southgate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Colonie Csd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 431 Students
4. Shaker Road Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Colonie Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 348 Students
5. Montessori Magnet School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Albany City School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 312 Students
6. Veeder Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Colonie Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 436 Students
7. Westmere Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Guilderland Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 539 Students
8. Forest Park Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Colonie Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 304 Students
9. Roessleville School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Colonie Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 350 Students
10. Eagle Point Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Albany City School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 275 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 12205, NY
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
12205, NY has a total population of 27,286 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 35% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 12205, 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 12205, NY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
27.20 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.03 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
24.17 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 12205, NY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 12205, 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 12205, NY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 12205, NY
How many schools are in 12205, NY?
12205, NY has 28 public schools: 6 high schools, 6 middle schools and 15 elementary schools, serving 20,322 students in total.
How do schools in 12205 perform on state tests?
On average, 28 schools in 12205 score 62% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 60%, so on average schools in 12205 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 12205?
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: 64%
- Projected: 66%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 63%
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- Projected: 45%
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- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 60%
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- Actual: 73%
- Projected: 67%
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- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 76%
- Projected: 75%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations