Top 10 Best Albany Public Schools (2022)
For the 2022 school year, there are 38 public schools serving 18,618 students in Albany, NY. Albany has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in New York.
The top ranked public schools in Albany, NY are Colonie Central High School, Albany Leadership Charter High School For Girls and Albany High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Albany, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the New York public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 54% statewide average). Schools in Albany have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public school average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best Albany, NY Public Schools (2022)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Colonie Central High School
Math: 96% | Reading: 95%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1 Raider Blvd
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 459-1220
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 459-1220
Grades: 9-12
| 1,531 students
Rank: #22.
Albany Leadership Charter High School For Girls
Charter School
Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
19 Hackett Blvd
Albany, NY 12208
(518) 694-5300
Albany, NY 12208
(518) 694-5300
Grades: 9-12
| 285 students
Rank: #33.
Albany High School
Math: 83% | Reading: 94%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
700 Washington Ave
Albany, NY 12203
(518) 475-6200
Albany, NY 12203
(518) 475-6200
Grades: 9-12
| 2,607 students
Rank: #44.
Green Tech High Charter School
Charter School
Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-89%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
99 Slingerland St
Albany, NY 12202
(518) 694-3400
Albany, NY 12202
(518) 694-3400
Grades: 6-12
| 396 students
Rank: #55.
Southgate School
Math: 72% | Reading: 77%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
30 Southgate Rd
Albany, NY 12211
(518) 785-6607
Albany, NY 12211
(518) 785-6607
Grades: K-6
| 522 students
Rank: #66.
Loudonville School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
349 Osborne Rd
Albany, NY 12211
(518) 434-1960
Albany, NY 12211
(518) 434-1960
Grades: K-6
| 311 students
Rank: #77.
Westmere Elementary School
Math: 57% | Reading: 54%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6270 Johnston Rd
Albany, NY 12203
(518) 456-3771
Albany, NY 12203
(518) 456-3771
Grades: K-5
| 506 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Menands School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
19 Wards Ln
Albany, NY 12204
(518) 465-4561
Albany, NY 12204
(518) 465-4561
Grades: K-8
| 307 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Roessleville School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 California Ave
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 459-2157
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 459-2157
Grades: PK-4
| 335 students
Rank: #1010.
Saddlewood Elementary School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 Loralee Dr
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 456-2608
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 456-2608
Grades: PK-4
| 401 students
Rank: #1111.
Lisha Kill Middle School
Math: 62% | Reading: 46%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
68 Waterman Ave
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 456-2306
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 456-2306
Grades: 5-8
| 612 students
Rank: #1212.
Montessori Magnet School
Magnet School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
45 Tremont St
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 475-6675
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 475-6675
Grades: PK-5
| 309 students
Rank: #1313.
Sand Creek Middle School
Math: 59% | Reading: 42%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
329 Sand Creek Rd
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 459-1333
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 459-1333
Grades: 5-8
| 829 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Shaker Road Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
512 Albany Shaker Rd
Albany, NY 12211
(518) 458-1440
Albany, NY 12211
(518) 458-1440
Grades: K-4
| 329 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Veeder Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
25 Veeder Dr
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 869-4661
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 869-4661
Grades: K-4
| 411 students
Rank: #1616.
Forest Park Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 Forest Dr
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 869-3006
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 869-3006
Grades: K-4
| 306 students
Rank: #1717.
New Scotland Elementary School
Math: 37% | Reading: 43%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
385 New Scotland Ave
Albany, NY 12208
(518) 475-6775
Albany, NY 12208
(518) 475-6775
Grades: PK-5
| 450 students
Rank: #1818.
41 N Allen St
Albany, NY 12203
(518) 475-6725
Albany, NY 12203
(518) 475-6725
Grades: PK-5
| 358 students
Rank: #1919.
Eagle Point Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1044 Western Ave
Albany, NY 12203
(518) 475-6825
Albany, NY 12203
(518) 475-6825
Grades: PK-6
| 266 students
Rank: #2020.
Albany School Of Humanities
Magnet School
Math: 29% | Reading: 28%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
108 Whitehall Rd
Albany, NY 12209
(518) 475-6575
Albany, NY 12209
(518) 475-6575
Grades: PK-6
| 446 students
Rank: #2121.
William S Hackett Middle School
Math: 24% | Reading: 30%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
45 Delaware Ave
Albany, NY 12202
(518) 475-6475
Albany, NY 12202
(518) 475-6475
Grades: 6-8
| 646 students
Rank: #2222.
Thomas S O'brien Academy Of Science & Technology
Magnet School
Math: 27% | Reading: 25%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
94 Delaware Ave
Albany, NY 12202
(518) 475-6875
Albany, NY 12202
(518) 475-6875
Grades: PK-6
| 373 students
Rank: #2323.
Arbor Hill Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1 Arbor Dr
Albany, NY 12207
(518) 475-6625
Albany, NY 12207
(518) 475-6625
Grades: PK-5
| 282 students
Rank: #2424.
Delaware Community School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
43 Bertha St
Albany, NY 12209
(518) 475-6750
Albany, NY 12209
(518) 475-6750
Grades: PK-5
| 385 students
Rank: #2525.
100 Elbel Ct
Albany, NY 12209
(518) 475-6425
Albany, NY 12209
(518) 475-6425
Grades: 6-8
| 627 students
Rank: #2626.
Edmund J O'neal Middle School Of Excellence
Math: 15% | Reading: 17%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
50 N Lark Ave
Albany, NY 12210
(518) 475-6600
Albany, NY 12210
(518) 475-6600
Grades: 6-8
| 261 students
Rank: #2727.
Philip J Schuyler Achievement Academy
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
676 Clinton Ave
Albany, NY 12206
(518) 475-6700
Albany, NY 12206
(518) 475-6700
Grades: PK-5
| 272 students
Rank: #2828.
Giffen Memorial Elementary School
Math: 13% | Reading: 13%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
274 S Pearl St
Albany, NY 12202
(518) 475-6650
Albany, NY 12202
(518) 475-6650
Grades: PK-6
| 493 students
Rank: #2929.
Sheridan Preparatory Academy
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 Sheridan Ave
Albany, NY 12206
(518) 475-6850
Albany, NY 12206
(518) 475-6850
Grades: PK-5
| 292 students
Rank: n/an/a
Albany Community Charter School
Charter School
65 Krank St
Albany, NY 12202
(518) 433-1500
Albany, NY 12202
(518) 433-1500
Grades: K-8
| 669 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
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 862-4901
Grades: K-12
| 370 students
Rank: n/an/a
Brighter Choice Charter School For Boys
Charter School
116 N Lake Ave
Albany, NY 12206
(518) 694-8200
Albany, NY 12206
(518) 694-8200
Grades: K-5
| 258 students
Rank: n/an/a
Brighter Choice Charter School For Girls
Charter School
250 Central Ave
Albany, NY 12206
(518) 694-4100
Albany, NY 12206
(518) 694-4100
Grades: K-5
| 281 students
Rank: n/an/a
Cap Dist Juvenile Secure Detention
Alternative School
838 Albany Shaker Rd
Albany, NY 12211
(518) 456-9399
Albany, NY 12211
(518) 456-9399
Grades: 12
| 1 students
Rank: n/an/a
Henry Johnson Charter School
Charter School
30 Watervliet Ave
Albany, NY 12206
(518) 432-4300
Albany, NY 12206
(518) 432-4300
Grades: K-4
| 375 students
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Albany, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Achievement Academy Charter School (Closed 2014)
Charter School
75 Park Ave
Albany, NY 12202
(518) 533-1601
Albany, NY 12202
(518) 533-1601
Grades: 5-8
| 224 students
Albany Co. Sheriffs Dept Corr. Div. (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
840 Albany-shaker Rd
Albany, NY 12211
Albany, NY 12211
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Albany Preparatory Charter School (Closed 2014)
Charter School
75 Park Ave
Albany, NY 12202
(518) 694-5005
Albany, NY 12202
(518) 694-5005
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
395 Elk St
Albany, NY 12206
(518) 703-6100
Albany, NY 12206
(518) 703-6100
Grades: 5-8
| 213 students
395 Elk St
Albany, NY 12206
(518) 694-5550
Albany, NY 12206
(518) 694-5550
Grades: 5-8
| 220 students
Campus School-suc At New Paltz (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
N
Albany, NY 12201
Albany, NY 12201
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Capital District Chldrn & Youth Svcs (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
75 New Scotland Avenue
Albany, NY 12208
(518) 447-9611
Albany, NY 12208
(518) 447-9611
Grades: Inquire with school
| 6 students
Catholic Charities Of Alb & Renssel (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
100 Slingerland St
Albany, NY 12202
Albany, NY 12202
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Catholic Charities Of Albany (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
98 Slingerlands St
Albany, NY 12202
Albany, NY 12202
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Equinox, Inc (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
95 Central Ave
Albany, NY 12206
Albany, NY 12206
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Hospitality House (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
271 Central Ave
Albany, NY 12206
Albany, NY 12206
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
New Covenant Charter School (Closed 2011)
Charter School
50 North Lark St
Albany, NY 12210
(518) 463-3912
Albany, NY 12210
(518) 463-3912
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
New York State Office Mental Health (Omh) (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
44 Holland Ave
Albany, NY 12229
(518) 473-6328
Albany, NY 12229
(518) 473-6328
Grades: K-12
| 368 students
570 N Pearl St
Albany, NY 12204
(518) 475-6800
Albany, NY 12204
(518) 475-6800
Grades: PK-5
| 246 students
Nys Dept Of Education (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
89 Washington Ave
Albany, NY 12234
Albany, NY 12234
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Nys Dept Of Health (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
Rm 1372 Corning Tower
Albany, NY 12237
Albany, NY 12237
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Nys Office For People With Developmental Disabilit (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
44 Holland Ave
Albany, NY 12229
(866) 946-9733
Albany, NY 12229
(866) 946-9733
Grades: Inquire with school
| 3 students
Onondaga Cnty Sheriff's Dept (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
555 So State St
Albany, NY 12211
(315) 435-3044
Albany, NY 12211
(315) 435-3044
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Philip Livingston Magnet Academy (Closed 2010)
Magnet School
315 Northern Blvd
Albany, NY 12210
(518) 462-7154
Albany, NY 12210
(518) 462-7154
Grades: 6-8
| 341 students
141 Western Ave
Albany, NY 12203
(518) 462-7186
Albany, NY 12203
(518) 462-7186
Grades: PK-6
| 870 students
Technical Valley High School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
246 Tricentennial Dr
Albany, NY 12203
(518) 862-4960
Albany, NY 12203
(518) 862-4960
Grades: 9-12
| 101 students
395 Elk St
Albany, NY 12206
(518) 475-6600
Albany, NY 12206
(518) 475-6600
Grades: 7-8
| 178 students
Youth Shelter (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
35 S Ferry St
Albany, NY 12202
Albany, NY 12202
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
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