For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public high schools serving 7,807 students in Rensselaer County, NY.
The top ranked public high schools in Rensselaer County, NY are Columbia High School, Averill Park High School and Troy 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 55% (versus the New York public high school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 59% statewide average). High schools in Rensselaer County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 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 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Averill Park 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 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public high school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Rensselaer County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Columbia High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
962 Luther Rd
East Greenbush, NY 12061
(518) 207-2010
East Greenbush, NY 12061
(518) 207-2010
Gr: 9-12 | 1,215 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Averill Park High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
146 Gettle Rd
Averill Park, NY 12018
(518) 674-7000
Averill Park, NY 12018
(518) 674-7000
Gr: 9-12 | 884 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Troy High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1950 Burdett Ave
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 328-5401
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 328-5401
Gr: 9-12 | 1,190 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #44.
Lansingburgh Senior High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
320 7th Ave
Troy, NY 12182
(518) 233-6806
Troy, NY 12182
(518) 233-6806
Gr: 9-12 | 660 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #55.
Maple Hill Junior/senior High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1216 Maple Hill Rd
Castleton On Hudson, NY 12033
(518) 732-7701
Castleton On Hudson, NY 12033
(518) 732-7701
Gr: 7-12 | 402 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #66.
Tamarac Middle School High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3992 Ny Rt 2
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 279-4600
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 279-4600
Gr: PK-12 | 593 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #77.
Hoosic Valley Junior Senior High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rt 67
Schaghticoke, NY 12154
(518) 753-4432
Schaghticoke, NY 12154
(518) 753-4432
Gr: 1-12 | 372 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #88.
Kipp Troy Preparatory Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2 Polk St
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 445-3100
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 445-3100
Gr: K-12 | 742 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #99.
Berlin Middle School/high School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
17400 Ny 22
Cherry Plain, NY 12040
(518) 658-1500
Cherry Plain, NY 12040
(518) 658-1500
Gr: 6-12 | 349 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1010.
Hoosick Falls High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
21187 Ny Rt 22
Hoosick Falls, NY 12090
(518) 686-7321
Hoosick Falls, NY 12090
(518) 686-7321
Gr: 9-12 | 327 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1111.
Rensselaer Junior/senior High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
25 Van Rensselaer Dr
Rensselaer, NY 12144
(518) 436-8561
Rensselaer, NY 12144
(518) 436-8561
Gr: 6-12 | 478 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
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
Gr: 9 | 65 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Rank: n/an/a
Rensselaer-columbia-greene Boces
Special Education School
10 Empire State Blvd-2nd Fl
Castleton On Hudson, NY 12033
(518) 477-8771
Castleton On Hudson, NY 12033
(518) 477-8771
Gr: K-12 | 530 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
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
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
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
Averill Park, NY 12018
(518) 674-7055
17400 Ny 22
Berlin, NY 12022
(518) 658-2515
Berlin, NY 12022
(518) 658-2515
Gr: 6-8 | 171 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Rt 67
Schaghticoke, NY 12154
(518) 753-4432
Schaghticoke, NY 12154
(518) 753-4432
Gr: 5-8 | 308 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
1477 S Schodack Rd
Castleton On Hudson, NY 12033
(518) 732-7736
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
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
Rensselaer, NY 12144
475 1st St
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 328-5201
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 328-5201
Gr: PK-6 | 513 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Parker School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
Parker Sch Rd
Johnsonville, NY 12094
(518) 663-5669
Johnsonville, NY 12094
(518) 663-5669
Gr: 2-11 | 21 students Minority enrollment: 19%
Rensselaer County Jail Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
4000 Main St
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 270-5448
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 270-5448
Gr: 12
473 Rt 43
Stephentown, NY 12168
(518) 733-5454
Stephentown, NY 12168
(518) 733-5454
Gr: K-3 | 71 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
3992 N Y Rt 2
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 279-4600
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 279-4600
Gr: 6-8 | 369 students Minority enrollment: 4%
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 Columbia High School, Averill Park High School and Troy High School.
How many public high schools are located in Rensselaer County?
13 public high schools are located in Rensselaer County.
What is the racial composition of students in Rensselaer County?
Rensselaer County public high schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public high schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Rensselaer County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Rensselaer County include: Berlin Middle School/high School vs. Averill Park High School, Maple Hill Junior/senior High School vs. Columbia High School, Hoosick Falls High School vs. Lansingburgh Senior High School
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