Best 12180 New York Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 2,071 students in 12180, NY.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 12180, NY are Tamarac Middle School High School, Kipp Troy Preparatory Charter School and Troy Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 12180 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the New York public middle school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in 12180, NY have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public middle school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Best 12180, NY Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tamarac Middle School High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3992 Ny Rt 2
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 279-4600
Gr: PK-12 | 576 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Kipp Troy Preparatory Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2 Polk St
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 445-3100
Gr: K-12 | 762 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #33.
Troy Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1976 Burdett Ave
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 328-5301
Gr: 6-8 | 733 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 66%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 12180, NY?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 12180, NY include Tamarac Middle School High School, Kipp Troy Preparatory Charter School and Troy Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 12180?
3 public middle schools are located in 12180.
What is the racial composition of students in 12180?
12180 public middle schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public middle schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

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