Best Rensselaer Public High Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 545 students in Rensselaer, NY.

The top-ranked public high school in Rensselaer, NY is Rensselaer Junior/senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Rensselaer, NY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the New York public high school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 59% statewide average). High schools in Rensselaer have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public high schools.

Rensselaer, NY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the New York average of 89%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Rensselaer Junior/senior High School, with 80-84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New York or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the New York public high school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).