Best Rensselaer Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 478 students in Rensselaer, NY.
The top-ranked public middle 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 middle school 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 Rensselaer have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public middle school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Rensselaer, NY (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rensselaer Junior/senior High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
25 Van Rensselaer Dr
Rensselaer, NY 12144
(518) 436-8561
Gr: 6-12 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
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Rensselaer, New York Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Capital View Office Park
Rensselaer, NY 12144
(518) 473-7793
Gr: 5-12 | 441 students Minority enrollment: 88%
52 Washington St/cap Vw Off Pk
Rensselaer, NY 12144
25 Van Rensselaer Dr
Rensselaer, NY 12144
(518) 436-8565
Gr: 6-8

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Rensselaer, NY?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Rensselaer, NY include Rensselaer Junior/senior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Rensselaer?
1 public middle schools are located in Rensselaer.
What is the racial composition of students in Rensselaer?
Rensselaer public middle schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public middle schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

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