For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,943 students in the neighborhood of Pine Hills, Albany, NY.
The top ranked public schools in Pine Hills are Albany High School and Pine Hills Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Pine Hills, Albany, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Pine Hills, Albany, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Albany High School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
700 Washington Ave
Albany, NY 12203
(518) 475-6200
Albany, NY 12203
(518) 475-6200
Grades: 9-12
| 2,768 students
Rank: #22.
Pine Hills Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
41 N Allen St
Albany, NY 12203
(518) 475-6725
Albany, NY 12203
(518) 475-6725
Grades: PK-5
| 347 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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Pine Hills, Albany, NY?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Pine Hills, Albany, NY include Albany High School and Pine Hills Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Pine Hills, Albany?
3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Pine Hills, Albany.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Pine Hills, Albany?
the neighborhood of Pine Hills, Albany public schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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