Top 5 Best Albany Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 5,242 students in Albany, NY.
The top ranked public high schools in Albany, NY are Colonie Central High School, Green Tech High Charter School and Albany High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Albany, NY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 82% (versus the New York public high school average of 78%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 76% statewide average). High schools in Albany have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public high schools.
Albany, NY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 81%, which is less than the New York average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Colonie Central High School, with 94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New York or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public high school average of 58% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Albany, NY Public High Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Colonie Central High School
Math: 96% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1 Raider Blvd
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 459-1220
Grades: 9-12
| 1,558 students
Rank: #22.
Green Tech High Charter School
Charter School
Math: 80-84% | Reading: ≥80%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
99 Slingerland St
Albany, NY 12202
(518) 694-3400
Grades: 6-12
| 413 students
Rank: #33.
Albany High School
Math: 74% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
700 Washington Ave
Albany, NY 12203
(518) 475-6200
Grades: 9-12
| 2,592 students
Rank: #44.
Albany Leadership Charter School For Girls
Charter School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-69%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
19 Hackett Blvd
Albany, NY 12208
(518) 694-5300
Grades: 6-12
| 326 students
Rank: n/an/a
Albany-schoharie-schenectady-saratoga Boces
Special Education School
900 Watervliet-shaker Rd-ste 1
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 862-4901
Grades: K-12
| 343 students
Rank: n/an/a
Onondaga Cnty Sheriff's Dept
Alternative School
555 So State St
Albany, NY 12211
(315) 435-3044
Grades: 9-12
| 10 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Albany, New York

Albany, New York Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
75 Park Ave
Albany, NY 12202
(518) 533-1601
Grades: 5-8
| 224 students
840 Albany-shaker Rd
Albany, NY 12211
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
75 Park Ave
Albany, NY 12202
(518) 694-5005
Grades: n/a
| n/a 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
N
Albany, NY 12201
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
838 Albany Shaker Rd
Albany, NY 12211
(518) 456-9399
Grades: 12
| 1 students
75 New Scotland Avenue
Albany, NY 12208
(518) 447-9611
Grades: Inquire with school
| 6 students
100 Slingerland St
Albany, NY 12202
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
98 Slingerlands St
Albany, NY 12202
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
50 N Lark Ave
Albany, NY 12210
(518) 475-6600
Grades: 6-8
| 261 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
50 North Lark St
Albany, NY 12210
(518) 463-3912
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
44 Holland Ave
Albany, NY 12229
(518) 473-6328
Grades: K-12
| 368 students
570 N Pearl St
Albany, NY 12204
(518) 475-6800
Grades: PK-5
| 246 students
89 Washington Ave
Albany, NY 12234
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rm 1372 Corning Tower
Albany, NY 12237
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
44 Holland Ave
Albany, NY 12229
(866) 946-9733
Grades: Inquire with school
| 3 students
315 Northern Blvd
Albany, NY 12210
(518) 462-7154
Grades: 6-8
| 341 students
141 Western Ave
Albany, NY 12203
(518) 462-7186
Grades: PK-6
| 870 students
65 Tremont St
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 462-7268
Grades: PK-5
| 207 students
246 Tricentennial Dr
Albany, NY 12203
(518) 862-4960
Grades: 9-12
| 101 students
Warren House (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
45 View Ave
Albany, NY 12209
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
395 Elk St
Albany, NY 12206
(518) 475-6600
Grades: 7-8
| 178 students
Youth Shelter (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
35 S Ferry St
Albany, NY 12202
Grades: n/a
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Albany, NY?
The top ranked public high schools in Albany, NY include Colonie Central High School, Green Tech High Charter School and Albany High School.
How many public high schools are located in Albany, NY?
6 public high schools are located in Albany, NY.
What is the racial composition of students in Albany, NY?
Albany, NY public high schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public high schools average of 58% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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