For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,485 students in Rensselaer, NY (there are 2 private schools, serving 519 private students). 74% of all K-12 students in Rensselaer, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Rensselaer, NY are Red Mill School, Rensselaer Junior/senior High School and Van Rensselaer Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rensselaer, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Rensselaer have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Rensselaer, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Red Mill School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
225 Mccullough Pl
Rensselaer, NY 12144
(518) 207-2660
Rensselaer, NY 12144
(518) 207-2660
Grades: PK-5
| 467 students
Rank: #22.
Rensselaer Junior/senior High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
25 Van Rensselaer Dr
Rensselaer, NY 12144
(518) 436-8561
Rensselaer, NY 12144
(518) 436-8561
Grades: 6-12
| 478 students
Rank: #33.
Van Rensselaer Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
25 Van Rensselaer Dr
Rensselaer, NY 12144
(518) 436-4618
Rensselaer, NY 12144
(518) 436-4618
Grades: PK-5
| 475 students
Rank: n/an/a
Nurses Middle College Charter High School-capital Region
Charter School
199 Washington Ave
Rensselaer, NY 12144
(518) 918-4705
Rensselaer, NY 12144
(518) 918-4705
Grades: 9
| 65 students
Rensselaer, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
New York State Office Of Children And Family Servi (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
Capital View Office Park
Rensselaer, NY 12144
(518) 473-7793
Rensselaer, NY 12144
(518) 473-7793
Grades: 5-12
| 441 students
Nys Office Of Children & Family Serv (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
52 Washington St/cap Vw Off Pk
Rensselaer, NY 12144
Rensselaer, NY 12144
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
25 Van Rensselaer Dr
Rensselaer, NY 12144
(518) 436-8565
Rensselaer, NY 12144
(518) 436-8565
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Rensselaer, NY?
The top ranked public schools in Rensselaer, NY include Red Mill School, Rensselaer Junior/senior High School and Van Rensselaer Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Rensselaer?
4 public schools are located in Rensselaer.
What percentage of students in Rensselaer go to public school?
74% of all K-12 students in Rensselaer are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Rensselaer?
Rensselaer public schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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