Top 5 Best 12205 New York Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 5,146 students in 12205, NY (there are 3 private schools, serving 759 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in 12205, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 12205, NY are Colonie Central High School, Saddlewood Elementary School and Montessori Magnet School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 12205 have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the New York public school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 63% statewide average). Schools in 12205, NY have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is less than the New York public school average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Best 12205, NY Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Colonie Central High School
Math: 96% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1 Raider Blvd
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 459-1220
Grades: 9-12
| 1,558 students
Rank: #22.
Saddlewood Elementary School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
100 Loralee Dr
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 456-2608
Grades: PK-4
| 410 students
Rank: #33.
Montessori Magnet School
Magnet School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
45 Tremont St
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 475-6675
Grades: PK-5
| 327 students
Rank: #44.
Veeder Elementary School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
25 Veeder Dr
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 869-4661
Grades: K-4
| 409 students
Rank: #55.
Forest Park Elementary School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
100 Forest Dr
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 869-3006
Grades: K-4
| 291 students
Rank: #66.
Roessleville School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
100 California Ave
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 459-2157
Grades: PK-4
| 345 students
Rank: #77.
Lisha Kill Middle School
Math: 44% | Reading: 55%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
68 Waterman Ave
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 456-2306
Grades: 5-8
| 611 students
Rank: #88.
Sand Creek Middle School
Math: 49% | Reading: 49%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
329 Sand Creek Rd
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 459-1333
Grades: 5-8
| 852 students
Rank: n/an/a
Albany-schoharie-schenectady-saratoga Boces
Special Education School
900 Watervliet-shaker Rd-ste 1
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 862-4901
Grades: K-12
| 343 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 12205 New York

12205, New York Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
65 Tremont St
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 462-7268
Grades: PK-5
| 207 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 12205, NY?
The top ranked public schools in 12205, NY include Colonie Central High School, Saddlewood Elementary School and Montessori Magnet School.
How many public schools are located in 12205, NY?
9 public schools are located in 12205, NY.
What percentage of students in 12205, NY go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in 12205, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 12205, NY?
12205, NY public schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is less than the New York public schools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

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