Top Rankings
Albany City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 14 public elementary schools serving 5,457 students in Albany City School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in New York.
Public Elementary Schools in Albany City School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 59% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public elementary school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
15 Schools
3,684 Schools
# Students
8,049 Students
1,759,927 Students
# Teachers
693 Teachers
151,317 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Albany City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 786 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 71% has increased from 57% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#720 out of 788 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
62%
Graduation Rate
71%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.72
0.72
# American Indian Students
18 Students
13,510 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
746 Students
172,217 Students
% Asian Students
9%
10%
# Hispanic Students
1,653 Students
516,527 Students
% Hispanic Students
21%
29%
# Black Students
3,562 Students
293,377 Students
% Black Students
44%
17%
# White Students
1,492 Students
701,079 Students
% White Students
19%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
15 Students
4,063 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
563 Students
59,143 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
66
54,907
# Students in K Grade:
573
172,061
# Students in 1st Grade:
541
175,816
# Students in 2nd Grade:
603
179,820
# Students in 3rd Grade:
570
179,541
# Students in 4th Grade:
590
182,709
# Students in 5th Grade:
633
184,133
# Students in 6th Grade:
555
186,473
# Students in 7th Grade:
634
164,449
# Students in 8th Grade:
634
164,890
# Students in 9th Grade:
702
23,919
# Students in 10th Grade:
630
22,793
# Students in 11th Grade:
584
20,701
# Students in 12th Grade:
598
20,324
# Ungraded Students:
136
27,391
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $34,838 is higher than the state median of $31,092. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $35,835 is higher than the state median of $31,961. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$280 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$288 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$34,838
$31,092
Spending / Student
$35,835
$31,961
Best Albany City School District Public Elementary Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Montessori Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
45 Tremont St
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 475-6675
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 475-6675
Grades: PK-5
| 327 students
Rank: #22.
New Scotland Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
385 New Scotland Ave
Albany, NY 12208
(518) 475-6775
Albany, NY 12208
(518) 475-6775
Grades: PK-5
| 465 students
Rank: #33.
William S Hackett Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
45 Delaware Ave
Albany, NY 12202
(518) 475-6475
Albany, NY 12202
(518) 475-6475
Grades: 6-8
| 699 students
Rank: #44.
Eagle Point Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1044 Western Ave
Albany, NY 12203
(518) 475-6825
Albany, NY 12203
(518) 475-6825
Grades: PK-5
| 254 students
Rank: #55.
Stephen And Harriet Myers Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 Elbel Ct
Albany, NY 12209
(518) 475-6425
Albany, NY 12209
(518) 475-6425
Grades: 6-8
| 722 students
Rank: #66.
Albany School Of Humanities
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
108 Whitehall Rd
Albany, NY 12209
(518) 475-6575
Albany, NY 12209
(518) 475-6575
Grades: PK-6
| 362 students
Rank: #77.
Thomas S O'brien Of Science & Technology
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
94 Delaware Ave
Albany, NY 12202
(518) 475-6875
Albany, NY 12202
(518) 475-6875
Grades: PK-5
| 276 students
Rank: #88.
Philip J Schuyler Achievement Academy
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
676 Clinton Ave
Albany, NY 12206
(518) 475-6700
Albany, NY 12206
(518) 475-6700
Grades: PK-5
| 286 students
Rank: #99.
Pine Hills Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
41 N Allen St
Albany, NY 12203
(518) 475-6725
Albany, NY 12203
(518) 475-6725
Grades: PK-5
| 341 students
Rank: #1010.
Sheridan Preparatory Academy
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 Sheridan Ave
Albany, NY 12206
(518) 475-6850
Albany, NY 12206
(518) 475-6850
Grades: PK-5
| 291 students
Rank: #1111.
Giffen Memorial Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
274 S Pearl St
Albany, NY 12202
(518) 475-6650
Albany, NY 12202
(518) 475-6650
Grades: PK-5
| 415 students
Rank: #1212.
North Albany Middle School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
570 N Pearl St
Albany, NY 12204
(518) 475-6800
Albany, NY 12204
(518) 475-6800
Grades: 6-8
| 415 students
Rank: #1313.
Arbor Hill Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1 Arbor Dr
Albany, NY 12207
(518) 475-6625
Albany, NY 12207
(518) 475-6625
Grades: PK-5
| 273 students
Rank: #1414.
Delaware Community School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
43 Bertha St
Albany, NY 12209
(518) 475-6750
Albany, NY 12209
(518) 475-6750
Grades: PK-5
| 331 students
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