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Best Rensselaer Public High Schools (2026)

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)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rensselaer Junior/senior High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
25 Van Rensselaer Dr
Rensselaer, NY 12144
(518) 436-8561
Gr: 6-12 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: n/an/a
199 Washington Ave
Rensselaer, NY 12144
(518) 918-4705
Gr: 9 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
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Rensselaer, New York Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Capital View Office Park
Rensselaer, NY 12144
(518) 473-7793
Gr: 5-12 | 441 students Minority enrollment: 88%
52 Washington St/cap Vw Off Pk
Rensselaer, NY 12144
25 Van Rensselaer Dr
Rensselaer, NY 12144
(518) 436-8565
Gr: 6-8

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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