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Best Schools in Albany, New York
Compare 34 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.
34
Total Schools
Public & Charter Schools
18,008
Total Students
Across Albany
12.6:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio
District average
34 schools found
Advanced Insights & Statistics
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Academic Proficiency Averages
Math Assessment Score0%
ELA Assessment Score0%
🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.
Classroom Attention Ratio
Favorable Class Size (<15:1)15 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)4 Schools
Larger Class Size (>20:1)0 Schools
💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.
Filtered Quality Highlights
- ✓0% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
- ✓Largest student enrollment is 1,640 students at Colonie Central High School.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 2:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
Roessleville School
publicelementaryPK-4
100 California Ave, Albany, NY 12205
0
Rating
Students
368
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
New Scotland Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
385 New Scotland Ave, Albany, NY 12208
0
Rating
Students
451
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Dual Language Program At Albany International Academy
publicelementaryPK-5
50 Lark St, Albany, NY 12210
0
Rating
Students
213
Student-Teacher
5:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Sheridan Preparatory Academy
publicelementaryPK-5
400 Sheridan Ave, Albany, NY 12206
0
Rating
Students
284
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Roots Academy At West Hill
publicelementaryPK-5
676 Clinton Ave, Albany, NY 12206
0
Rating
Students
283
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
North Albany Academy Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
570 N Pearl St, Albany, NY 12204
0
Rating
Students
588
Student-Teacher
8:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Stephen And Harriet Myers Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
100 Elbel Ct, Albany, NY 12209
0
Rating
Students
570
Student-Teacher
8:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Westmere Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
6270 Johnston Rd, Albany, NY 12203
0
Rating
Students
528
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Forest Park Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-4
100 Forest Dr, Albany, NY 12205
0
Rating
Students
311
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Albany School Of Humanities
publicelementaryPK-5
108 Whitehall Rd, Albany, NY 12209
0
Rating
Students
378
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Saddlewood Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-4
100 Loralee Dr, Albany, NY 12205
0
Rating
Students
351
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Veeder Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-4
25 Veeder Dr, Albany, NY 12205
0
Rating
Students
503
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Lisha Kill Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 5-8
68 Waterman Ave, Albany, NY 12205
0
Rating
Students
640
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Sand Creek Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 5-8
329 Sand Creek Rd, Albany, NY 12205
0
Rating
Students
873
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Colonie Central High School
publichighGrade 9-12
1 Raider Blvd, Albany, NY 12205
0
Rating
Students
1,640
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Shaker Road Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-4
512 Albany Shaker Rd, Albany, NY 12211
0
Rating
Students
354
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Albany-Schoharie-Schenectady-Saratoga Boces
publichighK-12
900 Watervliet-Shaker Rd-Ste 102, Albany, NY 12205
0
Rating
Students
294
Student-Teacher
2:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
William S Hackett Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
45 Delaware Ave, Albany, NY 12202
0
Rating
Students
615
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Brighter Choice Charter School For Boys
charter schoolelementaryK-5
116 N Lake Ave, Albany, NY 12206
0
Rating
Students
240
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Nys Dept Of Corrections Placement
publicElementaryUngraded-Ungraded
State Campus Bldg 2, Albany, NY 12226
0
Rating
Students
374
Student-Teacher
0:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Detailed Overview of Schools in Albany
Albany, New York is home to 34 schools serving over 18,008 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The district offers a mix of public, charter, and private institutions with strong academic programs and diverse extracurricular activities.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Albany, New York?
There are 34 schools in Albany, serving 18,008 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the best elementary school in Albany?
Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in Albany include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all elementary schools sorted by rating.
What is the average student-teacher ratio in Albany?
The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Albany is 12.6:1.