For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 5,262 students in 12205, NY (there are 2 private schools, serving 637 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in 12205, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in 12205, NY are Colonie Central High School, Montessori Magnet School and Forest Park Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 12205 have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 12205, NY have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best 12205, NY Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Colonie Central High School
(Math: 98% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1 Raider Blvd
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 459-1220
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 459-1220
Grades: 9-12
| 1,561 students
Rank: #22.
Montessori Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
45 Tremont St
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 475-6675
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 475-6675
Grades: PK-5
| 324 students
Rank: #33.
Forest Park Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 Forest Dr
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 869-3006
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 869-3006
Grades: PK-4
| 318 students
Rank: #44.
Saddlewood Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | 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
| 376 students
Rank: #55.
Lisha Kill Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
68 Waterman Ave
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 456-2306
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 456-2306
Grades: 5-8
| 646 students
Rank: #66.
Sand Creek Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 46%)
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
| 882 students
Rank: #77.
Veeder Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
25 Veeder Dr
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 869-4661
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 869-4661
Grades: PK-4
| 484 students
Rank: #88.
Roessleville School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 California Ave
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 459-2157
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 459-2157
Grades: PK-4
| 369 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
| 302 students
12205, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 12205, NY?
The top ranked public schools in 12205, NY include Colonie Central High School, Montessori Magnet School and Forest Park Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 12205?
9 public schools are located in 12205.
What percentage of students in 12205 go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in 12205 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 12205?
12205 public schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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