Top 5 Best 12206 New York Public Schools (2024)

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 Philip J Schuyler Achievement Academy, Sheridan Preparatory Academy and Brighter Choice Charter School For Boys. 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)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Philip J Schuyler Achievement Academy
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
676 Clinton Ave
Albany, NY 12206
(518) 475-6700
Grades: PK-5
| 286 students
Rank: #22.
Sheridan Preparatory Academy
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
400 Sheridan Ave
Albany, NY 12206
(518) 475-6850
Grades: PK-5
| 291 students
Rank: n/an/a
Brighter Choice Charter School For Boys
Charter School
116 N Lake Ave
Albany, NY 12206
(518) 694-8200
Grades: K-5
| 264 students
Rank: n/an/a
Brighter Choice Charter School For Girls
Charter School
250 Central Ave
Albany, NY 12206
(518) 694-4100
Grades: K-5
| 303 students
Rank: n/an/a
Henry Johnson Charter School
Charter School
30 Watervliet Ave
Albany, NY 12206
(518) 432-4300
Grades: K-4
| 335 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 12206 New York

12206, New York Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
395 Elk St
Albany, NY 12206
(518) 703-6100
Grades: 5-8
| 213 students
395 Elk St
Albany, NY 12206
(518) 694-5550
Grades: 5-8
| 220 students
Camary Corp (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
10 Colvin Ave
Albany, NY 12206
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Equinox, Inc (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
95 Central Ave
Albany, NY 12206
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
271 Central Ave
Albany, NY 12206
(518) 434-6468
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
395 Elk St
Albany, NY 12206
(518) 475-6600
Grades: 7-8
| 178 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 12206, NY?
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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