For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,753 students in 12202, NY.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 12202, NY are William S Hackett Middle School, Green Tech High Charter School and Kipp Albany Community Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 12202 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the New York public middle school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in 12202, NY have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public middle school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best 12202, NY Public Middle Schools (2026-27)
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.
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: #33.
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%
12202, 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 Preparatory Charter School (Closed 2014)
Charter School
75 Park Ave
Albany, NY 12202
(518) 694-5005
Albany, NY 12202
(518) 694-5005
Catholic Charities Of Alb & Renssel (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
100 Slingerland St
Albany, NY 12202
Albany, NY 12202
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 12202, NY?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 12202, NY include William S Hackett Middle School, Green Tech High Charter School and Kipp Albany Community Charter School.
How many public middle schools are located in 12202?
3 public middle schools are located in 12202.
What is the racial composition of students in 12202?
12202 public middle schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public middle schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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