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Forest Park Elementary School vs. Montessori Magnet School

Should you attend Forest Park Elementary School or Montessori Magnet School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Forest Park Elementary School
100 Forest Dr
Albany, NY 12205
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Montessori Magnet School
45 Tremont St
Albany, NY 12205
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

Forest Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)

Montessori Magnet School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 318 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Forest Park Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 324 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Montessori Magnet School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
PK-4
PK-5
Total Students
318 students
324 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Forest Park Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Montessori Magnet School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Forest Park Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Montessori Magnet School.
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
25 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Forest Park Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Montessori Magnet School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Forest Park Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the South Colonie Central School District and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Montessori Magnet School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Albany City School District and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1494 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Top 50%)
#1286 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Forest Park Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Montessori Magnet School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
50-54%
(Top 50% in NY)
65-69%
(Top 30% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Forest Park Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the South Colonie Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Montessori Magnet School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Albany City School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
55-59%
(Top 50% in NY)
50-54%
(Top 50% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Forest Park Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the South Colonie Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Montessori Magnet School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Albany City School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
70-79%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
≥90%
(Top 30% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Forest Park Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the South Colonie Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Montessori Magnet School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Albany City School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Forest Park Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Montessori Magnet School by grade.
Pre-K Students
17
32
Kindergarten Students
72
51
Grade 1 Students
57
48
Grade 2 Students
55
49
Grade 3 Students
54
49
Grade 4 Students
55
47
Grade 5 Students
-
42
Ungraded Students
8
6

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
18%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Forest Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the South Colonie Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Montessori Magnet School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Albany City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
9%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Forest Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the South Colonie Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Montessori Magnet School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Albany City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
11%
23%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Forest Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the South Colonie Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Montessori Magnet School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Albany City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
52%
44%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Forest Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the South Colonie Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Montessori Magnet School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Albany City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Forest Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the South Colonie Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Montessori Magnet School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Albany City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.68
0.72
This chart showcases the diversity score of Forest Park Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the South Colonie Central School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Montessori Magnet School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Albany City School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
27%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Forest Park Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the South Colonie Central School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Montessori Magnet School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Albany City School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
(14-15 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Forest Park Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the South Colonie Central School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Montessori Magnet School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Albany City School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2014-15 school year.
 
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