For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,041 students in 12211, NY (there are 3 private schools, serving 897 private students). 54% of all K-12 students in 12211, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in 12211, NY are Loudonville School, Shaker Road Elementary School and Southgate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 12211 have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 12211, NY have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best 12211, NY Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Loudonville School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
349 Osborne Rd
Albany, NY 12211
(518) 434-1960
Albany, NY 12211
(518) 434-1960
Grades: K-5
| 286 students
Rank: #22.
Shaker Road Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
512 Albany Shaker Rd
Albany, NY 12211
(518) 458-1440
Albany, NY 12211
(518) 458-1440
Grades: K-4
| 329 students
Rank: #33.
Southgate School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
30 Southgate Rd
Albany, NY 12211
(518) 785-6607
Albany, NY 12211
(518) 785-6607
Grades: K-5
| 392 students
Rank: n/an/a
Cap Dist Juvenile Secure Detention
Alternative School
838 Albany Shaker Rd
Albany, NY 12211
(518) 456-9399
Albany, NY 12211
(518) 456-9399
Grades: 9-12
| 18 students
Rank: n/an/a
Onondaga Cnty Sheriff's Dept
Alternative School
555 So State St
Albany, NY 12211
(315) 435-3044
Albany, NY 12211
(315) 435-3044
Grades: 9-12
| 16 students
12211, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Albany Co. Sheriffs Dept Corr. Div. (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
840 Albany-shaker Rd
Albany, NY 12211
Albany, NY 12211
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 12211, NY?
The top ranked public schools in 12211, NY include Loudonville School, Shaker Road Elementary School and Southgate School.
How many public schools are located in 12211?
5 public schools are located in 12211.
What percentage of students in 12211 go to public school?
54% of all K-12 students in 12211 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 12211?
12211 public schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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