Best Schools in Albany County, NY
Albany County, NY has 122 public schools (22 high, 15 middle, 67 elementary) serving 54,143 students. On average they score 59% on state proficiency tests against a projected 56%, so schools in Albany County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Albany County, NY
The top high schools in Albany County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
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. Clayton A Bouton High School
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Voorheesville Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 347 Students
4. Guilderland High School
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Guilderland Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1462 Students
5. Shaker High School
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North Colonie Csd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2018 Students
6. Colonie Central High School
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South Colonie Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1538 Students
7. Schalmont High School
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Schalmont Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 572 Students
8. Waterford-halfmoon Junior-senior High School
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Waterford-halfmoon Union Free School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 336 Students
9. Ravena-coeymans-selkirk Senior High School
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Ravena-coeymans-selkirk Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 544 Students
10. Greenville High School
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Greenville Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 359 Students
Best Middle Schools in Albany County, NY
The top middle schools in Albany County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bethlehem Central Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Bethlehem Central School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 923 Students
2. Iroquois Middle School
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Niskayuna Central School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 589 Students
3. Farnsworth Middle School
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Guilderland Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1151 Students
4. Cohoes Middle School
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Cohoes City School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 441 Students
5. Shaker Middle School
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North Colonie Csd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1423 Students
6. Voorheesville Middle School
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Voorheesville Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 296 Students
7. Lisha Kill Middle School
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South Colonie Central School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 628 Students
8. Draper Middle School
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Rotterdam-mohonasen Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 646 Students
9. William S Hackett Middle School
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Albany City School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 672 Students
10. Sand Creek Middle School
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South Colonie Central School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 868 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Albany County, NY
The top elementary schools in Albany County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Elsmere Elementary School
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Bethlehem Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 231 Students
2. Berne-knox-westerlo Elementary School
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Berne-knox-westerlo Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 371 Students
3. Menands School
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Menands Union Free School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 278 Students
4. Eagle Elementary School
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Bethlehem Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 421 Students
5. Birchwood Elementary School
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Niskayuna Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 398 Students
6. Slingerlands Elementary School
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Bethlehem Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 462 Students
7. Voorheesville Elementary School
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Voorheesville Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 589 Students
8. Loudonville School
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North Colonie Csd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 287 Students
9. Saddlewood Elementary School
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South Colonie Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 417 Students
10. Glenmont Elementary School
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Bethlehem Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 363 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
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 Albany County, NY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Albany County, NY
How many schools are in Albany County, NY?
Albany County, NY has 122 public schools: 22 high schools, 15 middle schools and 67 elementary schools, serving 54,143 students in total.
How do schools in Albany County perform on state tests?
On average, 122 schools in Albany County score 59% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 56%, so on average schools in Albany County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Albany County?
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: 58%
- Projected: 59%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 64%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 65%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 65%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 66%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 62%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Albany County
16 places in Albany County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (16)
- Albany (28)
- Cohoes (6)
- Delmar (6)
- Latham (5)
- Voorheesville (3)
- Berne (2)
- Guilderland (2)
- Ravena (2)
- Watervliet (2)
- Altamont (1)
- Coeymans (1)
- Glenmont (1)
- Green Island (1)
- Guilderland Center (1)
- Menands (1)
- Selkirk (1)
School districts (9)
- Albany City School District (15 schools)
- New York State Office Mental Health (omh) (9 schools)
- North Colonie Csd (8 schools)
- South Colonie Central School District (8 schools)
- Bethlehem Central School District (7 schools)
- Guilderland Central School District (7 schools)
- Cohoes City School District (5 schools)
- Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk Central School District (4 schools)
- Voorheesville Central School District (3 schools)