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Best Schools in Rensselaer, NY
Rensselaer, NY has 14 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 8 elementary) serving 7,217 students. On average they score 66% on state proficiency tests against a projected 67%, so schools in Rensselaer don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Rensselaer, NY
The top high schools in Rensselaer, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Columbia High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Greenbush Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1252 Students
2. Averill Park High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Averill Park Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 897 Students
3. Rensselaer Junior/senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rensselaer City School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 522 Students
Best Middle Schools in Rensselaer, NY
The top middle schools in Rensselaer, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Howard L Goff School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Greenbush Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 978 Students
2. Algonquin Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Averill Park Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 585 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Rensselaer, NY
The top elementary schools in Rensselaer, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Red Mill School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Greenbush Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 456 Students
2. Bell Top School
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Projected Test Scores
East Greenbush Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 306 Students
3. Citizen Edmond Genet School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Greenbush Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 466 Students
4. West Sand Lake Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Averill Park Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 376 Students
5. Gardner-dickinson School
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Projected Test Scores
Wynantskill Union Free School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 333 Students
6. Van Rensselaer Elementary School
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Rensselaer City School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 493 Students
7. North Greenbush School
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Projected Test Scores
North Greenbush Common School District (williams) • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 31 Students
8. Woodland Hill Montessori School
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Woodland Hill Montessori School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 344 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Rensselaer, NY
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Rensselaer, NY has a total population of 20,203 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 37% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Rensselaer, 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, NY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
22.34 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.72 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
18.62 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Rensselaer, NY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Rensselaer, 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 Rensselaer, NY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Rensselaer, NY
How many schools are in Rensselaer, NY?
Rensselaer, NY has 14 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 7,217 students in total.
How do schools in Rensselaer perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in Rensselaer score 66% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 67%, so on average schools in Rensselaer don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Rensselaer?
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: 81%
- Projected: 77%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 73%
- Projected: 70%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 65%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 67%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 74%
- Projected: 74%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 78%
- Projected: 71%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 59%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 68%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Every school in Rensselaer
3 of 3 schools in Rensselaer carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 1D: 2
All 3 public schools we grade in Rensselaer. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (1)
Elementary and primary schools (1)
Other schools and academies (1)
Private schools (2)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.