For the 2025 school year, there are 72 public schools serving 38,622 students in Albany County, NY (there are , serving 4,937 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Albany County, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Albany County, NY are Bethlehem Central Senior High School, Shaker High School and Clayton A Bouton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Albany County, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Albany County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Albany County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bethlehem Central Senior High School
(Math: 90% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
700 Delaware Ave
Delmar, NY 12054
(518) 439-4921
Delmar, NY 12054
(518) 439-4921
Gr: 9-12 | 1,373 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Shaker High School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
445 Watervliet-shaker Rd
Latham, NY 12110
(518) 785-5511
Latham, NY 12110
(518) 785-5511
Gr: 9-12 | 2,075 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #33.
Clayton A Bouton High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
432 New Salem Rd
Voorheesville, NY 12186
(518) 765-3314
Voorheesville, NY 12186
(518) 765-3314
Gr: 9-12 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Elsmere Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
247 Delaware Ave
Delmar, NY 12054
(518) 439-4996
Delmar, NY 12054
(518) 439-4996
Gr: K-5 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #55.
Guilderland High School
(Math: 72% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8 School Rd
Guilderland Center, NY 12085
(518) 861-8591
Guilderland Center, NY 12085
(518) 861-8591
Gr: 9-12 | 1,484 student Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #66.
Cohoes High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1 Tiger Way
Cohoes, NY 12047
(518) 237-9100
Cohoes, NY 12047
(518) 237-9100
Gr: 9-12 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #77.
Voorheesville Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
432 New Salem Rd
Voorheesville, NY 12186
(518) 765-3314
Voorheesville, NY 12186
(518) 765-3314
Gr: 6-8 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #88.
Shaker Middle School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
475 Watervliet-shaker Rd
Latham, NY 12110
(518) 785-1341
Latham, NY 12110
(518) 785-1341
Gr: 6-8 | 1,470 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #99.
Hamagrael Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 Mcguffey Ln
Delmar, NY 12054
(518) 439-4905
Delmar, NY 12054
(518) 439-4905
Gr: K-5 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1010.
Glenmont Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
328 Rte 9w
Glenmont, NY 12077
(518) 463-1154
Glenmont, NY 12077
(518) 463-1154
Gr: K-5 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1111.
Eagle Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
27 Van Dyke Rd
Delmar, NY 12054
(518) 694-8825
Delmar, NY 12054
(518) 694-8825
Gr: K-5 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1212.
Bethlehem Central Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
332 Kenwood Ave
Delmar, NY 12054
(518) 439-7460
Delmar, NY 12054
(518) 439-7460
Gr: 6-8 | 902 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1313.
Voorheesville Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
129 Maple Ave
Voorheesville, NY 12186
(518) 765-2382
Voorheesville, NY 12186
(518) 765-2382
Gr: K-5 | 553 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1414.
Berne-knox-westerlo Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1738 Helderberg Trail
Berne, NY 12023
(518) 872-2030
Berne, NY 12023
(518) 872-2030
Gr: PK-6 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1515.
Slingerlands Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
25 Union Ave
Delmar, NY 12054
(518) 439-7681
Delmar, NY 12054
(518) 439-7681
Gr: K-5 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1616.
Colonie Central High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 Raider Blvd
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 459-1220
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 459-1220
Gr: 9-12 | 1,561 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1717.
Boght Hills School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
38 Dunsbach Ferry Rd
Cohoes, NY 12047
(518) 785-0222
Cohoes, NY 12047
(518) 785-0222
Gr: K-5 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1818.
Loudonville School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
349 Osborne Rd
Albany, NY 12211
(518) 434-1960
Albany, NY 12211
(518) 434-1960
Gr: K-5 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1919.
Farnsworth Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6072 State Farm Rd
Guilderland, NY 12084
(518) 456-6010
Guilderland, NY 12084
(518) 456-6010
Gr: 6-8 | 1,149 student Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #2020.
Montessori Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
45 Tremont St
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 475-6675
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 475-6675
Gr: PK-5 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #2121.
Albany High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
700 Washington Ave
Albany, NY 12203
(518) 475-6200
Albany, NY 12203
(518) 475-6200
Gr: 9-12 | 2,768 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #2222.
Forts Ferry School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
95 Forts Ferry Rd
Latham, NY 12110
(518) 785-9203
Latham, NY 12110
(518) 785-9203
Gr: K-5 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Guilderland Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2225 Western Ave
Guilderland, NY 12084
(518) 869-0293
Guilderland, NY 12084
(518) 869-0293
Gr: K-5 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Southgate School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
30 Southgate Rd
Albany, NY 12211
(518) 785-6607
Albany, NY 12211
(518) 785-6607
Gr: K-5 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #2525.
Altamont Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
117 Grand St
Altamont, NY 12009
(518) 861-8528
Altamont, NY 12009
(518) 861-8528
Gr: K-5 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #2626.
Forest Park Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 Forest Dr
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 869-3006
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 869-3006
Gr: PK-4 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #2727.
Berne-knox-westerlo Junior-senior High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1738 Helderberg Trail
Berne, NY 12023
(518) 872-1482
Berne, NY 12023
(518) 872-1482
Gr: 7-12 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #2828.
Shaker Road Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
512 Albany Shaker Rd
Albany, NY 12211
(518) 458-1440
Albany, NY 12211
(518) 458-1440
Gr: K-4 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #2929.
Latham Ridge School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6 Mercer Ave
Latham, NY 12110
(518) 785-3211
Latham, NY 12110
(518) 785-3211
Gr: K-5 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #3030.
Saddlewood Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 Loralee Dr
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 456-2608
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 456-2608
Gr: PK-4 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #3131.
Westmere Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6270 Johnston Rd
Albany, NY 12203
(518) 456-3771
Albany, NY 12203
(518) 456-3771
Gr: K-5 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #3232.
Lisha Kill Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
68 Waterman Ave
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 456-2306
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 456-2306
Gr: 5-8 | 646 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #3333.
Henry Johnson Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
30 Watervliet Ave
Albany, NY 12206
(518) 432-4300
Albany, NY 12206
(518) 432-4300
Gr: K-4 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3434.
Ravena-coeymans-selkirk Senior High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2025 Rt 9w
Ravena, NY 12143
(518) 756-5200
Ravena, NY 12143
(518) 756-5200
Gr: 9-12 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #3535.
Blue Creek School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 Clinton Rd
Latham, NY 12110
(518) 785-7451
Latham, NY 12110
(518) 785-7451
Gr: K-5 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
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Albany County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Achievement Academy Charter School (Closed 2014)
Charter School
75 Park Ave
Albany, NY 12202
(518) 533-1601
Albany, NY 12202
(518) 533-1601
Gr: 5-8 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Albany Co. Sheriffs Dept Corr. Div. (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
840 Albany-shaker Rd
Albany, NY 12211
Albany, NY 12211
Albany Preparatory Charter School (Closed 2014)
Charter School
75 Park Ave
Albany, NY 12202
(518) 694-5005
Albany, NY 12202
(518) 694-5005
395 Elk St
Albany, NY 12206
(518) 703-6100
Albany, NY 12206
(518) 703-6100
Gr: 5-8 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
395 Elk St
Albany, NY 12206
(518) 694-5550
Albany, NY 12206
(518) 694-5550
Gr: 5-8 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Capital District Chldrn & Youth Svcs (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
75 New Scotland Avenue
Albany, NY 12208
(518) 447-9611
Albany, NY 12208
(518) 447-9611
Gr: Inquire with school | 6 students Minority enrollment: 33%
Cass Res Center (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
16 Camp Cass Drive
Rensselaerville, NY 12147
(518) 797-3781
Rensselaerville, NY 12147
(518) 797-3781
Gr: 8-12 | 20 students Minority enrollment: 95%
Catholic Charities Of Alb & Renssel (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
100 Slingerland St
Albany, NY 12202
Albany, NY 12202
58 Verda Ln
Clarksville, NY 12041
(518) 768-2318
Clarksville, NY 12041
(518) 768-2318
Gr: K-5 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
50 N Lark Ave
Albany, NY 12210
(518) 475-6600
Albany, NY 12210
(518) 475-6600
Gr: 6-8 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
New Covenant Charter School (Closed 2011)
Charter School
50 North Lark St
Albany, NY 12210
(518) 463-3912
Albany, NY 12210
(518) 463-3912
Gr: K-6
New York State Office Mental Health (Omh) (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
44 Holland Ave
Albany, NY 12229
(518) 473-6328
Albany, NY 12229
(518) 473-6328
Gr: K-12 | 368 students Minority enrollment: 52%
570 N Pearl St
Albany, NY 12204
(518) 475-6800
Albany, NY 12204
(518) 475-6800
Gr: PK-5 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Nys Office For People With Developmental Disabilit (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
44 Holland Ave
Albany, NY 12229
(866) 946-9733
Albany, NY 12229
(866) 946-9733
Gr: Inquire with school | 3 students
Philip Livingston Magnet Academy (Closed 2010)
Magnet School
315 Northern Blvd
Albany, NY 12210
(518) 462-7154
Albany, NY 12210
(518) 462-7154
Gr: 6-8 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
141 Western Ave
Albany, NY 12203
(518) 462-7186
Albany, NY 12203
(518) 462-7186
Gr: PK-6 | 870 students Minority enrollment: 93%
65 Tremont St
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 462-7268
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 462-7268
Gr: PK-5 | 207 students Minority enrollment: 76%
Technical Valley High School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
246 Tricentennial Dr
Albany, NY 12203
(518) 862-4960
Albany, NY 12203
(518) 862-4960
Gr: 9-12 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
395 Elk St
Albany, NY 12206
(518) 475-6600
Albany, NY 12206
(518) 475-6600
Gr: 7-8 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Albany County, NY?
The top ranked public schools in Albany County, NY include Bethlehem Central Senior High School, Shaker High School and Clayton A Bouton High School.
How many public schools are located in Albany County?
72 public schools are located in Albany County.
What percentage of students in Albany County go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Albany County are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Albany County?
Albany County public schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Albany County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Albany County include: William S Hackett Middle School vs. Stephen And Harriet Myers Middle School, Stephen And Harriet Myers Middle School vs. William S Hackett Middle School, Forts Ferry School vs. Boght Hills School
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