Top Rankings
Troy City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,522 students in Troy City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Troy City School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
7 Schools
4,805 Schools
# Students
3,522 Students
2,500,885 Students
# Teachers
372 Teachers
218,084 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Troy City School District, which is ranked #845 of all 1,007 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 89% has increased from 86% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#847 out of 1017 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
78%
Graduation Rate
89%
87.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)46.5%
34.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.74
0.73
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
10%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
22%
31%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
28%
15%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% White
36%
39%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
13%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $40,692 is higher than the state median of $34,989. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $42,590 is higher than the state median of $36,024. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$143 MM
$87,503 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$150 MM
$90,091 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$40,692
$34,989
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$42,590
$36,024
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Troy City School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 1,193 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #22.
P.s. 16
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
40 Collins Ave
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 328-5101
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 328-5101
Gr: PK-5 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #33.
P.s. 18
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
412 Hoosick St
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 328-5501
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 328-5501
Gr: K-5 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #44.
P.s. 14
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Tibbits Ave
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 328-5801
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 328-5801
Gr: PK-5 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #55.
Troy Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1976 Burdett Ave
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 328-5301
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 328-5301
Gr: 6-8 | 733 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #66.
P.s. 2
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
470 10th St
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 328-5601
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 328-5601
Gr: PK-5 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #77.
Carroll Hill School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
112 Delaware Ave
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 328-5701
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 328-5701
Gr: PK-5 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Troy City School District?
Troy City School District manages 7 public schools serving 3,522 students.
What is the rank of Troy City School District?
Troy City School District is ranked #845 out of 1,007 school districts in New York (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%), Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Troy City School District?
36% of Troy City School District students are White, 28% of students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Troy City School District?
Troy City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Troy City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $42,590 is higher than the state median of $36,024. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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