For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,402 students in 12202, NY (there are 2 private schools, serving 142 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 12202, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in 12202, NY are William S Hackett Middle School, Thomas S O'brien Academy Of Science & Technology and Green Tech High Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 12202 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 12202, NY have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 12202, NY Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 615 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #22.
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 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #33.
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 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
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 | 688 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
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: PK-5 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 12202, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in 12202, NY include William S Hackett Middle School, Thomas S O'brien Academy Of Science & Technology and Green Tech High Charter School.
How many public schools are located in 12202?
5 public schools are located in 12202.
What percentage of students in 12202 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 12202 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 12202?
12202 public schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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