For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,051 students in 12182, NY.
The top-ranked public schools in 12182, NY are Lansingburgh Senior High School, Knickerbacker Middle School and Rensselaer Park Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 12182 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 12182, NY have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best 12182, NY Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lansingburgh Senior High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
320 7th Ave
Troy, NY 12182
(518) 233-6806
Troy, NY 12182
(518) 233-6806
Gr: 9-12 | 660 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
Knickerbacker Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
320 7th Ave
Troy, NY 12182
(518) 233-6811
Troy, NY 12182
(518) 233-6811
Gr: 6-8 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #33.
Rensselaer Park Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
70 110th St
Troy, NY 12182
(518) 233-6823
Troy, NY 12182
(518) 233-6823
Gr: 2-5 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: n/an/a
55 New Turnpike Rd
Troy, NY 12182
(518) 233-6822
Troy, NY 12182
(518) 233-6822
Gr: PK-2 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 12182, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in 12182, NY include Lansingburgh Senior High School, Knickerbacker Middle School and Rensselaer Park Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 12182?
4 public schools are located in 12182.
What is the racial composition of students in 12182?
12182 public schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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