For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,224 students in 12209, NY.
The top-ranked public schools in 12209, NY are Albany School Of Humanities, Stephen And Harriet Myers Middle School and Delaware Community School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 12209 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 12209, NY have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 12209, NY Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Albany School Of Humanities
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
108 Whitehall Rd
Albany, NY 12209
(518) 475-6575
Albany, NY 12209
(518) 475-6575
Gr: PK-5 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #22.
Stephen And Harriet Myers Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 Elbel Ct
Albany, NY 12209
(518) 475-6425
Albany, NY 12209
(518) 475-6425
Gr: 6-8 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #33.
Delaware Community School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
43 Bertha St
Albany, NY 12209
(518) 475-6750
Albany, NY 12209
(518) 475-6750
Gr: PK-5 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 12209, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in 12209, NY include Albany School Of Humanities, Stephen And Harriet Myers Middle School and Delaware Community School.
How many public schools are located in 12209?
3 public schools are located in 12209.
What is the racial composition of students in 12209?
12209 public schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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