For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,807 students in 12205, NY.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 12205, NY are Lisha Kill Middle School and Sand Creek Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 12205 have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the New York public middle school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in 12205, NY have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is less than the New York public middle school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best 12205, NY Public Middle Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 640 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
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 | 873 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: n/an/a
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Special Education School
900 Watervliet-shaker Rd-ste 1
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 862-4901
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 862-4901
Gr: K-12 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
12205, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
65 Tremont St
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 462-7268
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 462-7268
Gr: PK-5 | 207 students Minority enrollment: 76%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 12205, NY?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 12205, NY include Lisha Kill Middle School and Sand Creek Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 12205?
3 public middle schools are located in 12205.
What is the racial composition of students in 12205?
12205 public middle schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is less than the New York public middle schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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