For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 3,435 students in Troy, NY.
The top ranked public high schools in Troy, NY are Lansingburgh Senior High School, Troy 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 51% (versus the New York public high school average of 67%), 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 86%, which is less than the New York average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Tamarac Middle School High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New York or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public high school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Troy, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lansingburgh Senior High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
320 7th Ave
Troy, NY 12182
(518) 233-6806
Troy, NY 12182
(518) 233-6806
Grades: 9-12
| 660 students
Rank: #22.
Troy High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1950 Burdett Ave
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 328-5401
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 328-5401
Grades: 9-12
| 1,190 students
Rank: #33.
Tamarac Middle School High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3992 Ny Rt 2
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 279-4600
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 279-4600
Grades: PK-12
| 593 students
Rank: #44.
Kipp Troy Preparatory Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2 Polk St
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 445-3100
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 445-3100
Grades: K-12
| 742 students
Rank: #55.
Heatly School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
171 Hudson Ave
Troy, NY 12183
(518) 273-1422
Troy, NY 12183
(518) 273-1422
Grades: PK-12
| 250 students
Troy, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Alternative Learning Center (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
2920 5th Ave
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 271-5270
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 271-5270
Grades: 7-12
| 149 students
Ark Community Charter School (Closed 2015)
Charter School
762 River St
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 274-6312
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 274-6312
Grades: K-6
| 216 students
Boys Group Home (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
500 Pawling Ave
Troy, NY 12180
Troy, NY 12180
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Exceptional Group Home (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
100 Spring Ave
Troy, NY 12180
Troy, NY 12180
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
344 Menemsha Ln
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 674-7150
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 674-7150
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Girls Group Home (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
7 Collins Ave
Troy, NY 12180
Troy, NY 12180
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Pahl House, Inc (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
106-108 9th St
Troy, NY 12180
Troy, NY 12180
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rensselaer County Jail Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
4000 Main St
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 270-5448
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 270-5448
Grades: 12
| n/a students
3992 N Y Rt 2
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 279-4600
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 279-4600
Grades: 6-8
| 369 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Troy, NY?
The top ranked public high schools in Troy, NY include Lansingburgh Senior High School, Troy 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 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public high schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Troy are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Troy include: Lansingburgh Senior High School vs. Troy High School, Tamarac Middle School High School vs. Troy High School
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