For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,479 students in 12206, NY (there are 2 private schools, serving 236 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in 12206, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 12206, NY are Brighter Choice Charter School For Boys, Henry Johnson Charter School and Brighter Choice Charter School For Girls. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 12206 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the New York public school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 63% statewide average). Schools in 12206, NY have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public school average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best 12206, NY Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Brighter Choice Charter School For Boys
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 15-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
116 N Lake Ave
Albany, NY 12206
(518) 694-8200
Albany, NY 12206
(518) 694-8200
Grades: K-5
| 264 students
Rank: #22.
Henry Johnson Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
30 Watervliet Ave
Albany, NY 12206
(518) 432-4300
Albany, NY 12206
(518) 432-4300
Grades: K-4
| 335 students
Rank: #33.
Brighter Choice Charter School For Girls
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
250 Central Ave
Albany, NY 12206
(518) 694-4100
Albany, NY 12206
(518) 694-4100
Grades: K-5
| 303 students
Rank: #44.
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: #55.
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
12206, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
395 Elk St
Albany, NY 12206
(518) 703-6100
Albany, NY 12206
(518) 703-6100
Grades: 5-8
| 213 students
395 Elk St
Albany, NY 12206
(518) 694-5550
Albany, NY 12206
(518) 694-5550
Grades: 5-8
| 220 students
Equinox, Inc (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
95 Central Ave
Albany, NY 12206
Albany, NY 12206
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Hospitality House (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
271 Central Ave
Albany, NY 12206
(518) 434-6468
Albany, NY 12206
(518) 434-6468
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
395 Elk St
Albany, NY 12206
(518) 475-6600
Albany, NY 12206
(518) 475-6600
Grades: 7-8
| 178 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 12206, NY?
The top ranked public schools in 12206, NY include Brighter Choice Charter School For Boys, Henry Johnson Charter School and Brighter Choice Charter School For Girls.
How many public schools are located in 12206, NY?
5 public schools are located in 12206, NY.
What percentage of students in 12206, NY go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in 12206, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 12206, NY?
12206, NY public schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public schools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
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