Cohoes City School District

21 Page Ave
Cohoes, NY 12047-3299
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Cohoes City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,847 students in Cohoes City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Cohoes City School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
5 Schools
4,805 Schools
# Students
1,847 Students
2,500,885 Students
# Teachers
174 Teachers
218,084 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Cohoes City School District, which is ranked #701 of all 1,007 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 77% has decreased from 80-84% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NY)
#691 out of 1017 school districts
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

40%
52%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

44%
49%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

70%
78%
77%
87.2%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

(2022-23)
45.2%
34.8%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.61
0.73

Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
2%
10%

Showing 2012–2023. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓

% Hispanic
15%
31%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
13%
15%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓

% White
59%
39%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
4%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $30,248 in this school district is less than the state median of $34,989. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $29,424 is less than the state median of $36,024. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NY)
Total Revenue
$56 MM
$87,503 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$54 MM
$90,091 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$30,248
$34,989

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$29,424
$36,024

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Best Cohoes City School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cohoes High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1 Tiger Way
Cohoes, NY 12047
(518) 237-9100
Gr: 9-12 | 607 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Van Schaick Island School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
150 Continental Ave
Cohoes, NY 12047
(518) 237-2828
Gr: PK-5 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #33.
Cohoes Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
7 Bevan St
Cohoes, NY 12047
(518) 237-4131
Gr: 6-8 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #44.
Harmony Hill School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Madelon K Hickey Way
Cohoes, NY 12047
(518) 233-1900
Gr: PK-5 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #55.
Abram Lansing School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
26 James St
Cohoes, NY 12047
(518) 237-5044
Gr: PK-5 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 47%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Cohoes City School District?
Cohoes City School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,847 students.
What is the rank of Cohoes City School District?
Cohoes City School District is ranked #701 out of 1,007 school districts in New York (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Cohoes City School District?
59% of Cohoes City School District students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Cohoes City School District?
Cohoes City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Cohoes City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $29,424 is less than the state median of $36,024. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,847 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • : 77% (Btm 50% in NY)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • : 44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 70% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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