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Best Rensselaer County Public Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 41 public schools serving 19,306 students in Rensselaer County, NY (there are 12 private schools, serving 2,369 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Rensselaer County, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Rensselaer County, NY are Columbia High School, Bell Top School and Howard L Goff School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rensselaer County, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Rensselaer County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% 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 County (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Columbia High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
962 Luther Rd
East Greenbush, NY 12061
(518) 207-2010
Gr: 9-12 | 1,215 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Bell Top School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
39 Reynolds Rd
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 207-2600
Gr: K-5 | 309 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Howard L Goff School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
35 Gilligan Rd
East Greenbush, NY 12061
(518) 207-2430
Gr: 6-8 | 975 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #44.
Averill Park High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
146 Gettle Rd
Averill Park, NY 12018
(518) 674-7000
Gr: 9-12 | 884 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #55.
Troy High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1950 Burdett Ave
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 328-5401
Gr: 9-12 | 1,190 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #66.
Citizen Edmond Genet School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
29 Englewood Ave
East Greenbush, NY 12061
(518) 207-2680
Gr: PK-5 | 483 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #77.
Lansingburgh Senior High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
320 7th Ave
Troy, NY 12182
(518) 233-6806
Gr: 9-12 | 660 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #88.
Castleton Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
80 Scott Ave
Castleton On Hudson, NY 12033
(518) 732-7755
Gr: K-6 | 442 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #99.
Red Mill School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
225 Mccullough Pl
Rensselaer, NY 12144
(518) 207-2660
Gr: PK-5 | 467 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1010.
Maple Hill Junior/senior High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1216 Maple Hill Rd
Castleton On Hudson, NY 12033
(518) 732-7701
Gr: 7-12 | 402 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1111.
Algonquin Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
333 Ny Rt 351
Averill Park, NY 12018
(518) 674-7100
Gr: 6-8 | 615 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1212.
Donald P Sutherland School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4 John St
Nassau, NY 12123
(518) 207-2620
Gr: PK-5 | 243 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1313.
Green Meadow School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
234 Schuurman Rd
Castleton On Hudson, NY 12033
(518) 207-2640
Gr: PK-5 | 367 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1414.
Poestenkill Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1 School Rd
Poestenkill, NY 12140
(518) 674-7125
Gr: K-5 | 330 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1515.
Miller Hill School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
8439 Miller Hill Rd
Averill Park, NY 12018
(518) 674-7075
Gr: K-5 | 365 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1616.
West Sand Lake Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
24 Meeler Rd
West Sand Lake, NY 12196
(518) 674-7175
Gr: K-5 | 392 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1717.
Tamarac Middle School High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3992 Ny Rt 2
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 279-4600
Gr: PK-12 | 593 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1818.
Gardner-dickinson School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
25 East Ave
Wynantskill, NY 12198
(518) 283-4600
Gr: PK-8 | 311 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1919.
Hoosic Valley Junior Senior High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Rt 67
Schaghticoke, NY 12154
(518) 753-4432
Gr: 1-12 | 372 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #2020.
Kipp Troy Preparatory Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2 Polk St
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 445-3100
Gr: K-12 | 742 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #2121.
P.s. 16
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
475 1st St
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 328-5101
Gr: PK-5 | 242 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #2222.
Berlin Middle School/high School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
17400 Ny 22
Cherry Plain, NY 12040
(518) 658-1500
Gr: 6-12 | 349 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #2323.
Hoosick Falls High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
21187 Ny Rt 22
Hoosick Falls, NY 12090
(518) 686-7321
Gr: 9-12 | 327 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #2424.
Tamarac Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3992 Ny Rt 2
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 279-4600
Gr: PK-5 | 489 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #2525.
Berlin Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
53 School St
Berlin, NY 12022
(518) 658-2127
Gr: PK-5 | 276 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #2626.
Hoosick Falls Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
21187 Ny Rt 22
Hoosick Falls, NY 12090
(518) 686-9492
Gr: PK-4 | 413 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #2727.
P.s. 18
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
412 Hoosick St
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 328-5501
Gr: K-5 | 297 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #2828.
P.s. 14
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1700 Tibbits Ave
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 328-5801
Gr: PK-5 | 457 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Hoosic Valley Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
22 Pleasant Ave
Schaghticoke, NY 12154
(518) 753-4491
Gr: K-6 | 463 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Troy Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1976 Burdett Ave
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 328-5301
Gr: 6-8 | 761 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #3131.
Knickerbacker Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
320 7th Ave
Troy, NY 12182
(518) 233-6811
Gr: 6-8 | 443 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #3232.
Rensselaer Junior/senior High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
25 Van Rensselaer Dr
Rensselaer, NY 12144
(518) 436-8561
Gr: 6-12 | 478 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #3333.
Van Rensselaer Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
25 Van Rensselaer Dr
Rensselaer, NY 12144
(518) 436-4618
Gr: PK-5 | 475 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #3434.
P.s. 2
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
470 10th St
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 328-5601
Gr: PK-5 | 272 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #3535.
Rensselaer Park Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
70 110th St
Troy, NY 12182
(518) 233-6823
Gr: 2-5 | 447 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
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Rensselaer County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Alternative Learning Center (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
2920 5th Ave
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 271-5270
Gr: 7-12 | 149 students Minority enrollment: 47%
Ark Community Charter School (Closed 2015)
Charter School
762 River St
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 274-6312
Gr: K-6 | 216 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Averill Pk Community Residence (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
Huntley Rd
Averill Park, NY 12018
(518) 674-7055
Berlin Middle School (Closed 2023)
17400 Ny 22
Berlin, NY 12022
(518) 658-2515
Gr: 6-8 | 171 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Boys Group Home (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
500 Pawling Ave
Troy, NY 12180
Diagnostic Unit (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
Vanderheyden Hall
Wynantskill, NY 12198
Exceptional Group Home (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
100 Spring Ave
Troy, NY 12180
George Washington School (Closed 2011)
344 Menemsha Ln
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 674-7150
Gr: K-5
Girls Group Home (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
7 Collins Ave
Troy, NY 12180
Grafton Elementary School (Closed 2011)
13 Babcock Rd
Cropseyville, NY 12052
(518) 279-1771
Gr: K-3
Hoosic Valley Middle School (Closed 2015)
Rt 67
Schaghticoke, NY 12154
(518) 753-4432
Gr: 5-8 | 308 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Maple Hill Middle School (Closed 2023)
1477 S Schodack Rd
Castleton On Hudson, NY 12033
(518) 732-7736
Gr: 6-8 | 185 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
New York State Office Of Children And Family Servi (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
Capital View Office Park
Rensselaer, NY 12144
(518) 473-7793
Gr: 5-12 | 441 students Minority enrollment: 88%
Nys Office Of Children & Family Serv (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
52 Washington St/cap Vw Off Pk
Rensselaer, NY 12144
P.S. 12 (Closed 2012)
475 1st St
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 328-5201
Gr: PK-6 | 513 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Pahl House, Inc (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
106-108 9th St
Troy, NY 12180
Parker School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
Parker Sch Rd
Johnsonville, NY 12094
(518) 663-5669
Gr: 2-11 | 21 students Minority enrollment: 19%
Rensselaer City Dept For Youth (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
Box 98
Wynantskill, NY 12198
Rensselaer County Jail Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
4000 Main St
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 270-5448
Gr: 12
Rensselaer Middle School (Closed 2011)
25 Van Rensselaer Dr
Rensselaer, NY 12144
(518) 436-8565
Gr: 6-8
Stephentown Elementary School (Closed 2010)
473 Rt 43
Stephentown, NY 12168
(518) 733-5454
Gr: K-3 | 71 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Tamarac Middle School (Closed 2005)
3992 N Y Rt 2
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 279-4600
Gr: 6-8 | 369 students Minority enrollment: 4%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Rensselaer County, NY?
The top ranked public schools in Rensselaer County, NY include Columbia High School, Bell Top School and Howard L Goff School.
How many public schools are located in Rensselaer County?
41 public schools are located in Rensselaer County.
What percentage of students in Rensselaer County go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Rensselaer County are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Rensselaer County?
Rensselaer County public schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Rensselaer County are often viewed compared to one another?

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