Best Schools in 12208, NY
12208, NY has 21 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 9 elementary) serving 11,536 students. On average they score 46% on state proficiency tests against a projected 50%, so schools in 12208 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 12208, NY
The top high schools in 12208, 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. 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. Albany Leadership Charter School For Girls
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Albany Leadership Charter School For Girls • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 420 Students
Best Middle Schools in 12208, NY
The top middle schools in 12208, 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. William S Hackett Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Albany City School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 672 Students
3. 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 12208, NY
The top elementary schools in 12208, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Westmere Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Guilderland Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 539 Students
2. Eagle Point Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Albany City School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 275 Students
3. New Scotland Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Albany City School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 473 Students
4. Pine Hills Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Albany City School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 333 Students
5. Delaware Community School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Albany City School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 290 Students
6. Philip J Schuyler Achievement Academy
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Albany City School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 287 Students
7. Giffen Memorial Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Albany City School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 404 Students
8. Mater Christi School
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Projected Test Scores
Mater Christi School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 174 Students
9. Hebrew Academy Of The Capital District
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Projected Test Scores
Hebrew Academy Of The Capital District • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 57 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 12208, NY
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
12208, NY has a total population of 21,988 with 31% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 55% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 12208, 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 12208, NY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
21.41 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.35 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
17.06 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 12208, NY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 12208, 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 12208, NY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 12208, NY
How many schools are in 12208, NY?
12208, NY has 21 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 11,536 students in total.
How do schools in 12208 perform on state tests?
On average, 21 schools in 12208 score 46% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 50%, so on average schools in 12208 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 12208?
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: 44%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 39%
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- Projected: 63%
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- Projected: 71%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 77%
- Projected: 73%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations