Best Schools in Albany, NY
Albany, NY has a total of 321 schools including 93 high schools, 48 middle schools and 174 elementary schools. A total of 141,663 students attend Albany, NY schools. On average, schools in Albany score 64% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 58% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Albany greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Albany, NY
Albany, NY has 93 high schools with 50,332 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 score 77% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 68% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Albany 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. Saratoga Springs High School
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Saratoga Springs City Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1947 Students
6. Ichabod Crane Senior High School
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Kinderhook Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 555 Students
7. Guilderland High School
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Guilderland Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1462 Students
8. Shenendehowa High School
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Shenendehowa Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3036 Students
9. Fonda-fultonville Senior High School
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Fonda-fultonville Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 389 Students
10. Burnt Hills-ballston Lake Senior High School
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Burnt Hills-ballston Lake Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 928 Students
Best Middle Schools in Albany, NY
Albany, NY has 48 middle schools with 28,706 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 score 47% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 47% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Albany meet 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. Acadia Middle School
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Shenendehowa Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 744 Students
4. Gowana Middle School
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Shenendehowa Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 773 Students
5. Howard L Goff School
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East Greenbush Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 978 Students
6. Shaker Middle School
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North Colonie Csd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1423 Students
7. Bethlehem Central Middle School
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Bethlehem Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 923 Students
8. Iroquois Middle School
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Niskayuna Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 589 Students
9. Koda Middle School
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Shenendehowa Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 751 Students
10. Maple Avenue Middle School
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Saratoga Springs City Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1392 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Albany, NY
Albany, NY has 174 elementary schools with 60,708 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 score 64% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 56% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Albany greatly exceed expectations.
1. Orenda Elementary School
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Shenendehowa Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 537 Students
2. Chango Elementary School
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Shenendehowa Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 470 Students
3. Caroline Street Elementary School
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Saratoga Springs City Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 357 Students
4. Birchwood Elementary School
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Niskayuna Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 398 Students
5. Rosendale School
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Niskayuna Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 394 Students
6. Elsmere Elementary School
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Bethlehem Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 231 Students
7. Lake Avenue Elementary School
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Saratoga Springs City Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 393 Students
8. Skano Elementary School
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Shenendehowa Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 543 Students
9. Boght Hills School
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North Colonie Csd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 548 Students
10. Karigon Elementary School
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Shenendehowa Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 482 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Albany, NY
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Albany, NY has a total population of 899,262 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 41% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Albany, 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, NY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.83 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.18 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.65 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Albany, NY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Albany, 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, NY Internet Health Assessment.
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