For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 83 students in Rensselaer, NY.
Rensselaer, NY public charter schools have a diversity score of 0.54, which is less than the New York public charter school average of 0.62.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public charter school average of 95% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Rensselaer, NY (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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: 9-10 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rensselaer, 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
How many public charter schools are located in Rensselaer, NY?
1 public charter schools are located in Rensselaer, NY.
What is the racial composition of students in Rensselaer?
Rensselaer public charter schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public charter schools average of 95% (majority Black).
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