Best Schools in Rensselaer County, NY
Rensselaer County, NY has a total of 65 schools including 19 high schools, 10 middle schools and 33 elementary schools. A total of 26,961 students attend Rensselaer County, NY schools. On average, schools in Rensselaer County score 65% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 58% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Rensselaer County greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Rensselaer County, NY
Rensselaer County, NY has 19 high schools with 8,910 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 Rensselaer County score 79% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 67% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Rensselaer County greatly exceed expectations.
1. Ichabod Crane Senior High School
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Kinderhook Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 555 Students
2. Averill Park High School
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Averill Park Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 897 Students
3. Columbia High School
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East Greenbush Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1252 Students
4. Troy High School
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Troy City School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1153 Students
5. Hoosick Falls High School
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Hoosick Falls Central School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 329 Students
6. Lansingburgh Senior High School
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Lansingburgh Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 638 Students
7. New Lebanon Junior-senior High School
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New Lebanon Central School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 183 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. Maple Hill Junior/senior High School
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Schodack Central School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 410 Students
10. Hoosic Valley Junior Senior High School
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Hoosic Valley Central School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 397 Students
Best Middle Schools in Rensselaer County, NY
Rensselaer County, NY has 10 middle schools with 5,445 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 Rensselaer County score 49% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 46% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Rensselaer County exceed expectations.
1. Howard L Goff School
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East Greenbush Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 978 Students
2. Ichabod Crane Middle School
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Kinderhook Central School District • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 650 Students
3. Algonquin Middle School
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Averill Park Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 585 Students
4. Troy Middle School
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Troy City School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 786 Students
5. Knickerbacker Middle School
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Lansingburgh Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 471 Students
6. North Albany Academy Middle School
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Albany City School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 437 Students
7. Hoosick Falls Middle School
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Hoosick Falls Central School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 325 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Rensselaer County, NY
Rensselaer County, NY has 33 elementary schools with 11,385 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 Rensselaer County score 65% 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 Rensselaer County greatly exceed expectations.
1. Bell Top School
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East Greenbush Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 306 Students
2. West Sand Lake Elementary School
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Averill Park Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 376 Students
3. Citizen Edmond Genet School
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East Greenbush Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 466 Students
4. Poestenkill Elementary School
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Averill Park Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 346 Students
5. Castleton Elementary School
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Schodack Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 467 Students
6. Miller Hill School
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Averill Park Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 385 Students
7. Red Mill School
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East Greenbush Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 456 Students
8. Stillwater Elementary School
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Stillwater Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 499 Students
9. Mechanicville Elementary School
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Mechanicville City School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 600 Students
10. Green Meadow School
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East Greenbush Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 362 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Rensselaer County, NY
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Rensselaer County, NY has a total population of 161,130 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 37% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Rensselaer 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 Rensselaer County, NY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.19 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.01 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.18 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Rensselaer County, NY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Rensselaer County, NY.
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
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To read more about these statistics, please visit Rensselaer County, NY Internet Health Assessment.
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