Top 5 Best Cohoes Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,349 students in Cohoes, NY.
The top ranked public schools in Cohoes, NY are Boght Hills School, Cohoes High School and Van Schaick Island School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cohoes, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the New York public school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 63% statewide average). Schools in Cohoes have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New York public school average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Best Cohoes, NY Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Boght Hills School
Math: 77% | Reading: 77%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
38 Dunsbach Ferry Rd
Cohoes, NY 12047
(518) 785-0222
Grades: K-5
| 530 students
Rank: #22.
Cohoes High School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-79%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1 Tiger Way
Cohoes, NY 12047
(518) 237-9100
Grades: 9-12
| 538 students
Rank: #33.
Van Schaick Island School
Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
150 Continental Ave
Cohoes, NY 12047
(518) 237-2828
Grades: PK-5
| 134 students
Rank: #44.
Abram Lansing School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
26 James St
Cohoes, NY 12047
(518) 237-5044
Grades: PK-5
| 332 students
Rank: #55.
Harmony Hill School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Madelon K Hickey Way
Cohoes, NY 12047
(518) 233-1900
Grades: PK-5
| 363 students
Rank: #66.
Cohoes Middle School
Math: 19% | Reading: 49%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
7 Bevan St
Cohoes, NY 12047
(518) 237-4131
Grades: 6-8
| 452 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Cohoes, New York

Cohoes, New York Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
73 Congress St
Cohoes, NY 12047
Grades: n/a
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Cohoes, NY?
The top ranked public schools in Cohoes, NY include Boght Hills School, Cohoes High School and Van Schaick Island School.
How many public schools are located in Cohoes, NY?
6 public schools are located in Cohoes, NY.
What is the racial composition of students in Cohoes, NY?
Cohoes, NY public schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New York public schools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

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