For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 834 students in 12208, NY.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 12208, NY are New Scotland Elementary School and Albany Leadership Charter School For Girls. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 12208 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in 12208, NY have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 12208, NY Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
New Scotland Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
385 New Scotland Ave
Albany, NY 12208
(518) 475-6775
Albany, NY 12208
(518) 475-6775
Gr: PK-5 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #22.
Albany Leadership Charter School For Girls
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
19 Hackett Blvd
Albany, NY 12208
(518) 694-5300
Albany, NY 12208
(518) 694-5300
Gr: 6-12 | 383 students Minority enrollment: 92%
12208, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Capital District Chldrn & Youth Svcs (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
75 New Scotland Avenue
Albany, NY 12208
(518) 447-9611
Albany, NY 12208
(518) 447-9611
Gr: Inquire with school | 6 students Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 12208, NY?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 12208, NY include New Scotland Elementary School and Albany Leadership Charter School For Girls.
How many public elementary schools are located in 12208?
2 public elementary schools are located in 12208.
What is the racial composition of students in 12208?
12208 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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