For the 2025 school year, there are 38 public schools serving 18,475 students in Albany, NY (there are 24 private schools, serving 3,846 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in Albany, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Albany, NY are Colonie Central High School, Loudonville School and Montessori Magnet 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 41% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 49% 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 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Albany, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Colonie Central High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 Raider Blvd
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 459-1220
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 459-1220
Gr: 9-12 | 1,561 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Loudonville School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
349 Osborne Rd
Albany, NY 12211
(518) 434-1960
Albany, NY 12211
(518) 434-1960
Gr: K-5 | 286 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #33.
Montessori Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
45 Tremont St
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 475-6675
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 475-6675
Gr: PK-5 | 324 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #44.
Albany High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
700 Washington Ave
Albany, NY 12203
(518) 475-6200
Albany, NY 12203
(518) 475-6200
Gr: 9-12 | 2,768 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #55.
Southgate School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
30 Southgate Rd
Albany, NY 12211
(518) 785-6607
Albany, NY 12211
(518) 785-6607
Gr: K-5 | 392 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #66.
Forest Park Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 Forest Dr
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 869-3006
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 869-3006
Gr: PK-4 | 318 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #77.
Shaker Road Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
512 Albany Shaker Rd
Albany, NY 12211
(518) 458-1440
Albany, NY 12211
(518) 458-1440
Gr: K-4 | 329 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #88.
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
Gr: PK-4 | 376 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #99.
Westmere Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6270 Johnston Rd
Albany, NY 12203
(518) 456-3771
Albany, NY 12203
(518) 456-3771
Gr: K-5 | 536 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1010.
Lisha Kill Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
68 Waterman Ave
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 456-2306
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 456-2306
Gr: 5-8 | 646 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1111.
Henry Johnson Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
30 Watervliet Ave
Albany, NY 12206
(518) 432-4300
Albany, NY 12206
(518) 432-4300
Gr: K-4 | 349 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1212.
Menands School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
19 Wards Ln
Albany, NY 12204
(518) 465-4561
Albany, NY 12204
(518) 465-4561
Gr: PK-8 | 257 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1313.
Albany School Of Humanities
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
108 Whitehall Rd
Albany, NY 12209
(518) 475-6575
Albany, NY 12209
(518) 475-6575
Gr: PK-5 | 332 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1414.
Sand Creek Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
329 Sand Creek Rd
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 459-1333
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 459-1333
Gr: 5-8 | 882 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1515.
Veeder Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
25 Veeder Dr
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 869-4661
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 869-4661
Gr: PK-4 | 484 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1616.
Brighter Choice Charter School For Boys
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
116 N Lake Ave
Albany, NY 12206
(518) 694-8200
Albany, NY 12206
(518) 694-8200
Gr: K-5 | 247 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1717.
Brighter Choice Charter School For Girls
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
250 Central Ave
Albany, NY 12206
(518) 694-4100
Albany, NY 12206
(518) 694-4100
Gr: K-5 | 318 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1818.
Roessleville School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 California Ave
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 459-2157
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 459-2157
Gr: PK-4 | 369 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1919.
New Scotland Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
385 New Scotland Ave
Albany, NY 12208
(518) 475-6775
Albany, NY 12208
(518) 475-6775
Gr: PK-5 | 459 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #2020.
Eagle Point Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1044 Western Ave
Albany, NY 12203
(518) 475-6825
Albany, NY 12203
(518) 475-6825
Gr: PK-5 | 286 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #2121.
William S Hackett Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
45 Delaware Ave
Albany, NY 12202
(518) 475-6475
Albany, NY 12202
(518) 475-6475
Gr: 6-8 | 630 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #2222.
Thomas S O'brien Academy Of Science & Technology
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
94 Delaware Ave
Albany, NY 12202
(518) 475-6875
Albany, NY 12202
(518) 475-6875
Gr: PK-5 | 263 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #2323.
Albany Leadership Charter School For Girls
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
19 Hackett Blvd
Albany, NY 12208
(518) 694-5300
Albany, NY 12208
(518) 694-5300
Gr: 6-12 | 392 students Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2424.
Pine Hills Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
41 N Allen St
Albany, NY 12203
(518) 475-6725
Albany, NY 12203
(518) 475-6725
Gr: PK-5 | 347 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #2525.
Green Tech High Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
99 Slingerland St
Albany, NY 12202
(518) 694-3400
Albany, NY 12202
(518) 694-3400
Gr: 6-12 | 428 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2626.
Kipp Tech Valley Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
321 Northern Blvd
Albany, NY 12210
(518) 694-9494
Albany, NY 12210
(518) 694-9494
Gr: K-8 | 821 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2727.
Kipp Albany Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
65 Krank St
Albany, NY 12202
(518) 433-1500
Albany, NY 12202
(518) 433-1500
Gr: K-8 | 676 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2828.
Stephen And Harriet Myers Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 Elbel Ct
Albany, NY 12209
(518) 475-6425
Albany, NY 12209
(518) 475-6425
Gr: 6-8 | 573 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #2929.
North Albany Academy Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
570 N Pearl St
Albany, NY 12204
(518) 475-6800
Albany, NY 12204
(518) 475-6800
Gr: 6-8 | 488 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #3030.
Arbor Hill Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1 Arbor Dr
Albany, NY 12207
(518) 475-6625
Albany, NY 12207
(518) 475-6625
Gr: PK-5 | 277 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #3131.
Sheridan Preparatory Academy
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 Sheridan Ave
Albany, NY 12206
(518) 475-6850
Albany, NY 12206
(518) 475-6850
Gr: PK-5 | 253 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #3232.
Roots Academy At West Hill
(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
Gr: PK-5 | 334 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #3333.
Giffen Memorial Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
274 S Pearl St
Albany, NY 12202
(518) 475-6650
Albany, NY 12202
(518) 475-6650
Gr: K-5 | 406 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #3434.
Delaware Community School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
43 Bertha St
Albany, NY 12209
(518) 475-6750
Albany, NY 12209
(518) 475-6750
Gr: PK-5 | 311 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
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
Gr: K-12 | 302 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
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Albany, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Achievement Academy Charter School (Closed 2014)
Charter School
75 Park Ave
Albany, NY 12202
(518) 533-1601
Albany, NY 12202
(518) 533-1601
Gr: 5-8 | 224 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Albany Co. Sheriffs Dept Corr. Div. (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
840 Albany-shaker Rd
Albany, NY 12211
Albany, NY 12211
Albany Preparatory Charter School (Closed 2014)
Charter School
75 Park Ave
Albany, NY 12202
(518) 694-5005
Albany, NY 12202
(518) 694-5005
395 Elk St
Albany, NY 12206
(518) 703-6100
Albany, NY 12206
(518) 703-6100
Gr: 5-8 | 213 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
395 Elk St
Albany, NY 12206
(518) 694-5550
Albany, NY 12206
(518) 694-5550
Gr: 5-8 | 220 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
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
Gr: Inquire with school | 6 students Minority enrollment: 33%
Catholic Charities Of Alb & Renssel (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
100 Slingerland St
Albany, NY 12202
Albany, NY 12202
50 N Lark Ave
Albany, NY 12210
(518) 475-6600
Albany, NY 12210
(518) 475-6600
Gr: 6-8 | 261 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
New Covenant Charter School (Closed 2011)
Charter School
50 North Lark St
Albany, NY 12210
(518) 463-3912
Albany, NY 12210
(518) 463-3912
Gr: K-6
New York State Office Mental Health (Omh) (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
44 Holland Ave
Albany, NY 12229
(518) 473-6328
Albany, NY 12229
(518) 473-6328
Gr: K-12 | 368 students Minority enrollment: 52%
570 N Pearl St
Albany, NY 12204
(518) 475-6800
Albany, NY 12204
(518) 475-6800
Gr: PK-5 | 246 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Nys Office For People With Developmental Disabilit (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
44 Holland Ave
Albany, NY 12229
(866) 946-9733
Albany, NY 12229
(866) 946-9733
Gr: Inquire with school | 3 students
Philip Livingston Magnet Academy (Closed 2010)
Magnet School
315 Northern Blvd
Albany, NY 12210
(518) 462-7154
Albany, NY 12210
(518) 462-7154
Gr: 6-8 | 341 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
141 Western Ave
Albany, NY 12203
(518) 462-7186
Albany, NY 12203
(518) 462-7186
Gr: PK-6 | 870 students Minority enrollment: 93%
65 Tremont St
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 462-7268
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 462-7268
Gr: PK-5 | 207 students Minority enrollment: 76%
Technical Valley High School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
246 Tricentennial Dr
Albany, NY 12203
(518) 862-4960
Albany, NY 12203
(518) 862-4960
Gr: 9-12 | 101 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
395 Elk St
Albany, NY 12206
(518) 475-6600
Albany, NY 12206
(518) 475-6600
Gr: 7-8 | 178 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Albany, NY?
The top ranked public schools in Albany, NY include Colonie Central High School, Loudonville School and Montessori Magnet School.
How many public schools are located in Albany?
38 public schools are located in Albany.
What percentage of students in Albany go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in Albany are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Albany?
Albany public schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Albany are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Albany include: William S Hackett Middle School vs. Stephen And Harriet Myers Middle School, Stephen And Harriet Myers Middle School vs. William S Hackett Middle School, Henry Johnson Charter School vs. Kipp Tech Valley Charter School
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