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 2024-25 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 7,965 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 82% 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
4,816 Schools
# Students
7,965 Students
2,505,023 Students
# Teachers
669 Teachers
215,495 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Albany City School District, which is ranked #929 of all 1,017 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
0.73
0.72
# American Indian Students
25 Students
18,347 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
890 Students
248,845 Students
% Asian Students
11%
10%
# Hispanic Students
1,664 Students
731,469 Students
% Hispanic Students
21%
29%
# Black Students
3,378 Students
394,848 Students
% Black Students
43%
16%
# White Students
1,416 Students
1,014,287 Students
% White Students
18%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
19 Students
5,740 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
570 Students
91,130 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
55
60,988
# Students in K Grade:
592
171,518
# Students in 1st Grade:
577
178,905
# Students in 2nd Grade:
552
175,989
# Students in 3rd Grade:
588
178,881
# Students in 4th Grade:
546
179,134
# Students in 5th Grade:
588
182,604
# Students in 6th Grade:
566
183,404
# Students in 7th Grade:
557
186,412
# Students in 8th Grade:
595
190,934
# Students in 9th Grade:
755
205,061
# Students in 10th Grade:
662
202,111
# Students in 11th Grade:
583
187,737
# Students in 12th Grade:
614
185,289
# Ungraded Students:
135
36,056
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $35,205 is higher than the state median of $31,353. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $36,213 is higher than the state median of $32,230. 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
$35,205
$31,353
Spending / Student
$36,213
$32,230
Best Albany City School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Albany High School
Magnet 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
| 2,676 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
| 312 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
| 356 students
Rank: #44.
New Scotland Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 473 students
Rank: #55.
William S Hackett Middle School
Magnet 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
| 672 students
Rank: #66.
Eagle Point Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 275 students
Rank: #77.
Pine Hills Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 333 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
| 250 students
Rank: #99.
Stephen And Harriet Myers Middle School
Magnet 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: 6-12
| 641 students
Rank: #1010.
North Albany Academy Middle School
Magnet 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
| 437 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Giffen Memorial Elementary School
Magnet 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: PK-5
| 404 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Sheridan Preparatory Academy
Magnet School
(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
| 287 students
Rank: #1313.
Arbor Hill Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 265 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Delaware Community School
Magnet 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
| 290 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Philip J Schuyler Achievement Academy
Magnet School
(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
| 287 students
Rank: n/an/a
Cap Dist Juvenile Secure Detention
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
838 Albany Shaker Rd
Albany, NY 12211
(518) 456-9399
Albany, NY 12211
(518) 456-9399
Grades: 10-12
| 7 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Albany City School District?
Albany City School District manages 16 public schools serving 7,965 students.
What is the rank of Albany City School District?
Albany City School District is ranked #929 out of 1,017 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?
43% of Albany City School District students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 11% of students are Asian, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Albany City School District?
Albany City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is higher than 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 $36,213 is higher than the state median of $32,230. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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