Top Rankings
Albany City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 8,069 students in Albany City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Albany City School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
16 Schools
4,818 Schools
# Students
8,069 Students
2,508,712 Students
# Teachers
720 Teachers
217,359 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Albany City School District, which is ranked #929 of all 1,015 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has increased from 60% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#936 out of 1020 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
78%
Graduation Rate
80%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.74
0.72
# American Indian Students
27 Students
18,867 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
948 Students
254,462 Students
% Asian Students
12%
10%
# Hispanic Students
1,745 Students
757,452 Students
% Hispanic Students
22%
30%
# Black Students
3,332 Students
389,125 Students
% Black Students
41%
16%
# White Students
1,398 Students
995,067 Students
% White Students
17%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
21 Students
5,556 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
586 Students
87,601 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
52
62,556
# Students in K Grade:
538
171,540
# Students in 1st Grade:
636
177,074
# Students in 2nd Grade:
618
181,096
# Students in 3rd Grade:
553
177,104
# Students in 4th Grade:
597
180,516
# Students in 5th Grade:
559
181,163
# Students in 6th Grade:
561
184,038
# Students in 7th Grade:
543
185,375
# Students in 8th Grade:
549
188,665
# Students in 9th Grade:
764
205,039
# Students in 10th Grade:
701
201,456
# Students in 11th Grade:
620
191,213
# Students in 12th Grade:
633
185,905
# Ungraded Students:
145
35,972
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $34,751 is higher than the state median of $31,307. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $35,746 is higher than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$280 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$288 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$34,751
$31,307
Spending / Student
$35,746
$32,183
Best Albany City School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Albany High School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
700 Washington Ave
Albany, NY 12203
(518) 475-6200
Albany, NY 12203
(518) 475-6200
Grades: 9-12
| 2,768 students
Rank: #22.
Montessori Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
45 Tremont St
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 475-6675
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 475-6675
Grades: PK-5
| 324 students
Rank: #33.
Albany School Of Humanities
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
108 Whitehall Rd
Albany, NY 12209
(518) 475-6575
Albany, NY 12209
(518) 475-6575
Grades: PK-5
| 332 students
Rank: #44.
New Scotland Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
385 New Scotland Ave
Albany, NY 12208
(518) 475-6775
Albany, NY 12208
(518) 475-6775
Grades: PK-5
| 459 students
Rank: #55.
William S Hackett Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
45 Delaware Ave
Albany, NY 12202
(518) 475-6475
Albany, NY 12202
(518) 475-6475
Grades: 6-8
| 630 students
Rank: #66.
Eagle Point Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1044 Western Ave
Albany, NY 12203
(518) 475-6825
Albany, NY 12203
(518) 475-6825
Grades: PK-5
| 286 students
Rank: #77.
Pine Hills Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
41 N Allen St
Albany, NY 12203
(518) 475-6725
Albany, NY 12203
(518) 475-6725
Grades: PK-5
| 347 students
Rank: #88.
Thomas S O'brien Academy Of Science & Technology
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
94 Delaware Ave
Albany, NY 12202
(518) 475-6875
Albany, NY 12202
(518) 475-6875
Grades: PK-5
| 263 students
Rank: #99.
Stephen And Harriet Myers Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 Elbel Ct
Albany, NY 12209
(518) 475-6425
Albany, NY 12209
(518) 475-6425
Grades: 6-8
| 573 students
Rank: #1010.
North Albany Academy Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
570 N Pearl St
Albany, NY 12204
(518) 475-6800
Albany, NY 12204
(518) 475-6800
Grades: 6-8
| 488 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Giffen Memorial Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
274 S Pearl St
Albany, NY 12202
(518) 475-6650
Albany, NY 12202
(518) 475-6650
Grades: K-5
| 406 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Sheridan Preparatory Academy
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 Sheridan Ave
Albany, NY 12206
(518) 475-6850
Albany, NY 12206
(518) 475-6850
Grades: PK-5
| 253 students
Rank: #1313.
Arbor Hill Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1 Arbor Dr
Albany, NY 12207
(518) 475-6625
Albany, NY 12207
(518) 475-6625
Grades: PK-5
| 277 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Delaware Community School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
43 Bertha St
Albany, NY 12209
(518) 475-6750
Albany, NY 12209
(518) 475-6750
Grades: PK-5
| 311 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Roots Academy At West Hill
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
676 Clinton Ave
Albany, NY 12206
(518) 475-6700
Albany, NY 12206
(518) 475-6700
Grades: PK-5
| 334 students
Rank: n/an/a
Cap Dist Juvenile Secure Detention
Alternative School
838 Albany Shaker Rd
Albany, NY 12211
(518) 456-9399
Albany, NY 12211
(518) 456-9399
Grades: 9-12
| 18 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Albany City School District?
Albany City School District manages 16 public schools serving 8,069 students.
What is the rank of Albany City School District?
Albany City School District is ranked #929 out of 1,015 school districts in New York (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Albany City School District?
41% of Albany City School District students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 12% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Albany City School District?
Albany City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Albany City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $35,746 is higher than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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