Best Schools in Albany County, NY
Albany County, NY has a total of 138 schools including 43 high schools, 21 middle schools and 71 elementary schools. A total of 61,019 students attend Albany County, NY schools. On average, schools in Albany County score 65% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 56% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Albany County greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Albany County, NY
Albany County, NY has 43 high schools with 22,552 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Albany County score 76% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 65% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Albany County greatly exceed expectations.
1. Bethlehem Central Senior High School
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Bethlehem Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1364 Students
2. Niskayuna High School
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Niskayuna Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1375 Students
3. Shaker High School
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North Colonie Csd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2018 Students
4. Clayton A Bouton High School
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Voorheesville Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 347 Students
5. Guilderland High School
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Guilderland Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1462 Students
6. Mohonasen Senior High School
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Rotterdam-mohonasen Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 886 Students
7. Colonie Central High School
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South Colonie Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1538 Students
8. Schalmont High School
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Schalmont Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 572 Students
9. Robert F Kennedy Community High School
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New York City Geographic District #25 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 574 Students
10. Ravena-coeymans-selkirk Senior High School
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Ravena-coeymans-selkirk Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 544 Students
Best Middle Schools in Albany County, NY
Albany County, NY has 21 middle schools with 12,837 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Albany County score 50% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 49% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Albany County exceed expectations.
1. Bell Academy
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New York City Geographic District #25 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 348 Students
2. Voorheesville Middle School
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Voorheesville Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 296 Students
3. Howard L Goff School
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East Greenbush Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 978 Students
4. Shaker Middle School
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North Colonie Csd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1423 Students
5. Bethlehem Central Middle School
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Bethlehem Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 923 Students
6. Iroquois Middle School
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Niskayuna Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 589 Students
7. Louis M Klein Middle School
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Harrison Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 824 Students
8. Farnsworth Middle School
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Guilderland Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1151 Students
9. Sand Creek Middle School
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South Colonie Central School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 868 Students
10. Schalmont Middle School
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Schalmont Central School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 561 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Albany County, NY
Albany County, NY has 71 elementary schools with 24,934 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Albany County score 65% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 54% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Albany County greatly exceed expectations.
1. Birchwood Elementary School
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Niskayuna Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 398 Students
2. Elsmere Elementary School
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Bethlehem Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 231 Students
3. Boght Hills School
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North Colonie Csd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 548 Students
4. Voorheesville Elementary School
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Voorheesville Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 589 Students
5. Glenmont Elementary School
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Bethlehem Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 363 Students
6. Hamagrael Elementary School
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Bethlehem Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 306 Students
7. Loudonville School
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North Colonie Csd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 287 Students
8. Eagle Elementary School
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Bethlehem Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 421 Students
9. Slingerlands Elementary School
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Bethlehem Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 462 Students
10. Shaker Road Elementary School
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South Colonie Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 348 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Albany County, NY
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Albany County, NY has a total population of 314,848 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 45% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Albany County, 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 Albany County, NY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
21.88 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.82 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
18.06 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Albany County, NY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Albany County, NY.
ISP Report Card
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Albany County, NY Internet Health Assessment.
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