For the 2024 school year, there are 12 public high schools serving 8,012 students in Rensselaer County, NY.
The top ranked public high schools in Rensselaer County, NY are Averill Park High School, Columbia High School and Lansingburgh Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rensselaer County, NY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 76% (versus the New York public high school average of 78%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 76% statewide average). High schools in Rensselaer County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public high schools.
Rensselaer County, NY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the New York average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Columbia High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New York or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public high school average of 58% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Rensselaer County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Averill Park High School
(Math: 97% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
146 Gettle Rd
Averill Park, NY 12018
(518) 674-7000
Averill Park, NY 12018
(518) 674-7000
Grades: 9-12
| 923 students
Rank: #22.
Columbia High School
(Math: 97% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
962 Luther Rd
East Greenbush, NY 12061
(518) 207-2010
East Greenbush, NY 12061
(518) 207-2010
Grades: 9-12
| 1,280 students
Rank: #33.
Lansingburgh Senior High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
320 7th Ave
Troy, NY 12182
(518) 233-6806
Troy, NY 12182
(518) 233-6806
Grades: 9-12
| 643 students
Rank: #44.
Hoosick Falls Junior/senior High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
21187 Ny Rt 22
Hoosick Falls, NY 12090
(518) 686-7321
Hoosick Falls, NY 12090
(518) 686-7321
Grades: 7-12
| 506 students
Rank: #55.
Troy High School
(Math: 95% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1950 Burdett Ave
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 328-5401
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 328-5401
Grades: 9-12
| 1,102 students
Rank: #66.
True North Troy Preparatory Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2 Polk St
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 445-3100
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 445-3100
Grades: K-12
| 756 students
Rank: #77.
Maple Hill Junior/senior High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1216 Maple Hill Rd
Castleton On Hudson, NY 12033
(518) 732-7701
Castleton On Hudson, NY 12033
(518) 732-7701
Grades: 7-12
| 415 students
Rank: #88.
Hoosic Valley Junior Senior High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rt 67
Schaghticoke, NY 12154
(518) 753-4432
Schaghticoke, NY 12154
(518) 753-4432
Grades: 7-12
| 420 students
Rank: #99.
Tamarac Middle School High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3992 Ny Rt 2
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 279-4600
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 279-4600
Grades: PK-12
| 632 students
Rank: #1010.
Berlin Middle School/high School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
17400 Ny 22
Cherry Plain, NY 12040
(518) 658-1500
Cherry Plain, NY 12040
(518) 658-1500
Grades: 6-12
| 364 students
Rank: #1111.
Rensselaer Junior/senior High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 20-24%)
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
| 511 students
Rank: n/an/a
Rensselaer-columbia-greene Boces
Special Education School
10 Empire State Blvd-2nd Fl
Castleton On Hudson, NY 12033
(518) 479-6993
Castleton On Hudson, NY 12033
(518) 479-6993
Grades: K-12
| 460 students
Rensselaer County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Alternative Learning Center (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
2920 5th Ave
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 271-5270
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 271-5270
Grades: 7-12
| 149 students
Ark Community Charter School (Closed 2015)
Charter School
762 River St
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 274-6312
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 274-6312
Grades: K-6
| 216 students
Averill Pk Community Residence (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
Huntley Rd
Averill Park, NY 12018
(518) 674-7055
Averill Park, NY 12018
(518) 674-7055
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
17400 Ny 22
Berlin, NY 12022
(518) 658-2515
Berlin, NY 12022
(518) 658-2515
Grades: 6-8
| 171 students
Boys Group Home (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
500 Pawling Ave
Troy, NY 12180
Troy, NY 12180
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Diagnostic Unit (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
Vanderheyden Hall
Wynantskill, NY 12198
Wynantskill, NY 12198
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Exceptional Group Home (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
100 Spring Ave
Troy, NY 12180
Troy, NY 12180
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
344 Menemsha Ln
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 674-7150
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 674-7150
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Girls Group Home (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
7 Collins Ave
Troy, NY 12180
Troy, NY 12180
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
13 Babcock Rd
Cropseyville, NY 12052
(518) 279-1771
Cropseyville, NY 12052
(518) 279-1771
Grades: K-3
| n/a students
Rt 67
Schaghticoke, NY 12154
(518) 753-4432
Schaghticoke, NY 12154
(518) 753-4432
Grades: 5-8
| 308 students
1477 S Schodack Rd
Castleton On Hudson, NY 12033
(518) 732-7736
Castleton On Hudson, NY 12033
(518) 732-7736
Grades: 6-8
| 185 students
New York State Office Of Children And Family Servi (Closed 2021)
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
Pahl House, Inc (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
106-108 9th St
Troy, NY 12180
Troy, NY 12180
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Parker School (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
Parker Sch Rd
Johnsonville, NY 12094
(518) 663-5669
Johnsonville, NY 12094
(518) 663-5669
Grades: 2-11
| 21 students
Rensselaer City Dept For Youth (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
Box 98
Wynantskill, NY 12198
Wynantskill, NY 12198
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rensselaer County Jail Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
4000 Main St
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 270-5448
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 270-5448
Grades: 12
| 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
473 Rt 43
Stephentown, NY 12168
(518) 733-5454
Stephentown, NY 12168
(518) 733-5454
Grades: K-3
| 71 students
3992 N Y Rt 2
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 279-4600
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 279-4600
Grades: 6-8
| 369 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Rensselaer County, NY?
The top ranked public high schools in Rensselaer County, NY include Averill Park High School, Columbia High School and Lansingburgh Senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in Rensselaer County, NY?
12 public high schools are located in Rensselaer County, NY.
What is the racial composition of students in Rensselaer County, NY?
Rensselaer County, NY public high schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public high schools average of 58% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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