For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 543 students in Rensselaer, NY.
The top-ranked public high school in Rensselaer, NY is Rensselaer Junior/senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rensselaer, NY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the New York public high school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 59% statewide average). High schools in Rensselaer have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public high schools.
Rensselaer, NY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the New York average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Rensselaer Junior/senior High School, with 80-84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New York or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public high school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Rensselaer, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rensselaer Junior/senior High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
25 Van Rensselaer Dr
Rensselaer, NY 12144
(518) 436-8561
Rensselaer, NY 12144
(518) 436-8561
Gr: 6-12 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
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, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Rensselaer, NY?
The top-ranked public high schools in Rensselaer, NY include Rensselaer Junior/senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in Rensselaer?
2 public high schools are located in Rensselaer.
What is the racial composition of students in Rensselaer?
Rensselaer public high schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public high schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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