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Best West Hill Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 841 students in the neighborhood of West Hill, Albany, NY.

The top-ranked public schools in West Hill are Brighter Choice Charter School For Boys, Sheridan Preparatory Academy and Roots Academy At West Hill. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

The neighborhood of West Hill, Albany, NY public schools have an score of 22% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and score of 25% (versus the 49% statewide average).

Minority enrollment is 94% 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 West Hill, Albany, NY (2026)

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(Math and Reading Proficiency)

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Rank: #11.

Brighter Choice Charter School For Boys

Charter School

(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
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116 N Lake Ave
Albany, NY 12206
(518) 694-8200

Gr: K-5 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 94%

Rank: #22.

Sheridan Preparatory Academy

(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 10-14%)
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400 Sheridan Ave
Albany, NY 12206
(518) 475-6850

Gr: PK-5 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%

Rank: #33.

Roots Academy At West Hill

(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
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676 Clinton Ave
Albany, NY 12206
(518) 475-6700

Gr: PK-5 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of West Hill, Albany, NY?

The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of West Hill, Albany, NY include Brighter Choice Charter School For Boys, Sheridan Preparatory Academy and Roots Academy At West Hill.

How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of West Hill, Albany?

3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of West Hill, Albany.

What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of West Hill, Albany?

the neighborhood of West Hill, Albany public schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).