For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 462 students in 12144, NY.
The top-ranked public middle school in 12144, NY is Rensselaer Junior/senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 12144 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the New York public middle school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in 12144, NY have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public middle school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best 12144, NY Public Middle Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
12144, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
25 Van Rensselaer Dr
Rensselaer, NY 12144
(518) 436-8565
Rensselaer, NY 12144
(518) 436-8565
Gr: 6-8
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 12144, NY?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 12144, NY include Rensselaer Junior/senior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 12144?
1 public middle schools are located in 12144.
What is the racial composition of students in 12144?
12144 public middle schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public middle schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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