For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 807 students in Rensselaer County, NY.
The top-ranked public charter school in Rensselaer County, NY is Kipp Troy Preparatory Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rensselaer County, NY public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the New York public charter school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 52% statewide average). Charter schools in Rensselaer County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public charter school average of 94% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Rensselaer County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kipp Troy Preparatory Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2 Polk St
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 445-3100
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 445-3100
Gr: K-12 | 742 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: n/an/a
Nurses Middle College Charter High School-capital Region
Charter School
199 Washington Ave
Rensselaer, NY 12144
(518) 918-4705
Rensselaer, NY 12144
(518) 918-4705
Gr: 9 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rensselaer County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Alternative Learning Center (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
2920 5th Ave
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 271-5270
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 271-5270
Gr: 7-12 | 149 students Minority enrollment: 47%
Ark Community Charter School (Closed 2015)
Charter School
762 River St
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 274-6312
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 274-6312
Gr: K-6 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Averill Pk Community Residence (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
Huntley Rd
Averill Park, NY 12018
(518) 674-7055
Averill Park, NY 12018
(518) 674-7055
17400 Ny 22
Berlin, NY 12022
(518) 658-2515
Berlin, NY 12022
(518) 658-2515
Gr: 6-8 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rt 67
Schaghticoke, NY 12154
(518) 753-4432
Schaghticoke, NY 12154
(518) 753-4432
Gr: 5-8 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
1477 S Schodack Rd
Castleton On Hudson, NY 12033
(518) 732-7736
Castleton On Hudson, NY 12033
(518) 732-7736
Gr: 6-8 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
New York State Office Of Children And Family Servi (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
Capital View Office Park
Rensselaer, NY 12144
(518) 473-7793
Rensselaer, NY 12144
(518) 473-7793
Gr: 5-12 | 441 students Minority enrollment: 88%
Nys Office Of Children & Family Serv (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
52 Washington St/cap Vw Off Pk
Rensselaer, NY 12144
Rensselaer, NY 12144
475 1st St
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 328-5201
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 328-5201
Gr: PK-6 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Parker School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
Parker Sch Rd
Johnsonville, NY 12094
(518) 663-5669
Johnsonville, NY 12094
(518) 663-5669
Gr: 2-11 | 21 students Minority enrollment: 19%
Rensselaer County Jail Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
4000 Main St
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 270-5448
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 270-5448
Gr: 12
473 Rt 43
Stephentown, NY 12168
(518) 733-5454
Stephentown, NY 12168
(518) 733-5454
Gr: K-3 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
3992 N Y Rt 2
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 279-4600
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 279-4600
Gr: 6-8 | 369 students Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Rensselaer County, NY?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Rensselaer County, NY include Kipp Troy Preparatory Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in Rensselaer County?
2 public charter schools are located in Rensselaer County.
What is the racial composition of students in Rensselaer County?
Rensselaer County public charter schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public charter schools average of 94% (majority Black).
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