Best Troy Public High Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 3,379 students in Troy, NY.
The top-ranked public high schools in Troy, NY are Troy High School, Lansingburgh Senior High School and Tamarac Middle School High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Troy, NY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the New York public high school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 59% statewide average). High schools in Troy have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public high schools.
Troy, NY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the New York average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Tamarac Middle School High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New York or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public high school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Troy, NY (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Troy High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1950 Burdett Ave
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 328-5401
Gr: 9-12 | 1,193 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #22.
Lansingburgh Senior High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
320 7th Ave
Troy, NY 12182
(518) 233-6806
Gr: 9-12 | 625 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
Heatly School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
171 Hudson Ave
Troy, NY 12183
(518) 273-1422
Gr: PK-12 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
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Troy, New York Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
2920 5th Ave
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 271-5270
Gr: 7-12 | 149 students Minority enrollment: 47%
762 River St
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 274-6312
Gr: K-6 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
500 Pawling Ave
Troy, NY 12180
100 Spring Ave
Troy, NY 12180
344 Menemsha Ln
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 674-7150
Gr: K-5
7 Collins Ave
Troy, NY 12180
475 1st St
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 328-5201
Gr: PK-6 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
106-108 9th St
Troy, NY 12180
4000 Main St
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 270-5448
Gr: 12
3992 N Y Rt 2
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 279-4600
Gr: 6-8 | 369 students Minority enrollment: 4%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Troy, NY?
The top-ranked public high schools in Troy, NY include Troy High School, Lansingburgh Senior High School and Tamarac Middle School High School.
How many public high schools are located in Troy?
5 public high schools are located in Troy.
What is the racial composition of students in Troy?
Troy public high schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public high schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Troy are often viewed compared to one another?

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