Best Schools in South End, Albany, NY
South End, Albany, NY has 6 public schools (2 high, 1 middle, 3 elementary) serving 5,057 students. On average they score 36% on state proficiency tests against a projected 46%, so schools in South End underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in South End, Albany, NY
The top high schools in South End, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Albany High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Albany City School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2676 Students
2. 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 South End, Albany, NY
The top middle schools in South End, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. William S Hackett Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Albany City School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 672 Students
Best Elementary Schools in South End, Albany, NY
The top elementary schools in South End, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Van Rensselaer Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rensselaer City School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 493 Students
2. Delaware Community School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Albany City School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 290 Students
3. Giffen Memorial Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Albany City School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 404 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in South End, Albany, NY
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
South End, Albany, NY has a total population of 3,378 with 15% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 79%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in South End, 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 South End, Albany, NY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
35.61 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
10.68 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
24.93 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in South End, Albany, NY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for South End, 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 South End, Albany, NY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in South End, Albany, NY
How many schools are in South End, Albany, NY?
South End, Albany, NY has 6 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 5,057 students in total.
How do schools in South End perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in South End score 36% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 46%, so on average schools in South End underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in South End?
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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- Projected: 45%
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- Projected: 44%
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- Projected: 34%
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- Projected: 45%
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