Best Troy Public Middle Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 2,768 students in Troy, NY.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Troy, 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.
Troy, NY public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the New York public middle school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in Troy have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public middle school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

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

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%
Rank: #44.
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%
Rank: #55.
Knickerbacker Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
320 7th Ave
Troy, NY 12182
(518) 233-6811
Gr: 6-8 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
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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 middle schools in Troy, NY?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Troy, NY include Tamarac Middle School High School, Kipp Troy Preparatory Charter School and Troy Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Troy?
5 public middle schools are located in Troy.
What is the racial composition of students in Troy?
Troy public middle schools minority enrollment is 59% 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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