Top 10 Best Albany County Public Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 72 public schools serving 38,408 students in Albany County, NY (there are 37 private schools, serving 5,075 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Albany County, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Albany County, NY are Bethlehem Central Senior High School, Shaker High School and Guilderland High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Albany County, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Albany County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Albany County (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bethlehem Central Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
700 Delaware Ave
Delmar, NY 12054
(518) 439-4921
Grades: 9-12
| 1,364 students
Rank: #22.
Shaker High School
Magnet School
(Math: 98% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
445 Watervliet-shaker Rd
Latham, NY 12110
(518) 785-5511
Grades: 9-12
| 2,018 students
Rank: #33.
Guilderland High School
Magnet School
(Math: 96% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
8 School Rd
Guilderland Center, NY 12085
(518) 861-8591
Grades: 9-12
| 1,462 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Clayton A Bouton High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
432 New Salem Rd
Voorheesville, NY 12186
(518) 765-3314
Grades: 9-12
| 347 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Cohoes High School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1 Tiger Way
Cohoes, NY 12047
(518) 237-9100
Grades: 9-12
| 554 students
Rank: #66.
Colonie Central High School
Magnet School
(Math: 98% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1 Raider Blvd
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 459-1220
Grades: 9-12
| 1,538 students
Rank: #77.
Albany High School
Magnet School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
700 Washington Ave
Albany, NY 12203
(518) 475-6200
Grades: 9-12
| 2,676 students
Rank: #88.
Elsmere Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
247 Delaware Ave
Delmar, NY 12054
(518) 439-4996
Grades: K-5
| 231 students
Rank: #99.
Glenmont Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
328 Rte 9w
Glenmont, NY 12077
(518) 463-1154
Grades: K-5
| 363 students
Rank: #1010.
Voorheesville Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
432 New Salem Rd
Voorheesville, NY 12186
(518) 765-3314
Grades: 6-8
| 296 students
Rank: #1111.
Eagle Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
27 Van Dyke Rd
Delmar, NY 12054
(518) 694-8825
Grades: K-5
| 421 students
Rank: #1212.
Hamagrael Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1 Mcguffey Ln
Delmar, NY 12054
(518) 439-4905
Grades: K-5
| 306 students
Rank: #1313.
Bethlehem Central Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
332 Kenwood Ave
Delmar, NY 12054
(518) 439-7460
Grades: 6-8
| 923 students
Rank: #1414.
Shaker Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
475 Watervliet-shaker Rd
Latham, NY 12110
(518) 785-1341
Grades: 6-8
| 1,423 students
Rank: #1515.
Voorheesville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
129 Maple Ave
Voorheesville, NY 12186
(518) 765-2382
Grades: K-5
| 589 students
Rank: #1616.
Ravena-coeymans-selkirk Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2025 Rt 9w
Ravena, NY 12143
(518) 756-5200
Grades: 9-12
| 544 students
Rank: #1717.
Boght Hills School
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
38 Dunsbach Ferry Rd
Cohoes, NY 12047
(518) 785-0222
Grades: K-5
| 548 students
Rank: #1818.
Loudonville School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
349 Osborne Rd
Albany, NY 12211
(518) 434-1960
Grades: K-5
| 287 students
Rank: #1919.
Farnsworth Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6072 State Farm Rd
Guilderland, NY 12084
(518) 456-6010
Grades: 6-8
| 1,151 students
Rank: #2020.
Slingerlands Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
25 Union Ave
Delmar, NY 12054
(518) 439-7681
Grades: K-5
| 462 students
Rank: #2121.
Montessori Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
45 Tremont St
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 475-6675
Grades: PK-5
| 312 students
Rank: #2222.
Berne-knox-westerlo Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1738 Helderberg Trail
Berne, NY 12023
(518) 872-2030
Grades: PK-6
| 371 students
Rank: #2323.
Guilderland Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2225 Western Ave
Guilderland, NY 12084
(518) 869-0293
Grades: K-5
| 475 students
Rank: #2424.
Berne-knox-westerlo Junior-senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1738 Helderberg Trail
Berne, NY 12023
(518) 872-1482
Grades: 7-12
| 320 students
Rank: #2525.
Forest Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
100 Forest Dr
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 869-3006
Grades: K-4
| 304 students
Rank: #2626.
Shaker Road Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
512 Albany Shaker Rd
Albany, NY 12211
(518) 458-1440
Grades: K-4
| 348 students
Rank: #2727.
Southgate School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
30 Southgate Rd
Albany, NY 12211
(518) 785-6607
Grades: K-5
| 431 students
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Forts Ferry School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
95 Forts Ferry Rd
Latham, NY 12110
(518) 785-9203
Grades: K-5
| 436 students
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Westmere Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6270 Johnston Rd
Albany, NY 12203
(518) 456-3771
Grades: K-5
| 539 students
Rank: #3030.
Altamont Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
117 Grand St
Altamont, NY 12009
(518) 861-8528
Grades: K-5
| 310 students
Rank: #3131.
Latham Ridge School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6 Mercer Ave
Latham, NY 12110
(518) 785-3211
Grades: K-5
| 455 students
Rank: #3232.
Saddlewood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
100 Loralee Dr
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 456-2608
Grades: PK-4
| 417 students
Rank: #3333.
Henry Johnson Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
30 Watervliet Ave
Albany, NY 12206
(518) 432-4300
Grades: K-4
| 356 students
Rank: #3434.
Lisha Kill Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
68 Waterman Ave
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 456-2306
Grades: 5-8
| 628 students
Rank: #3535.
Sand Creek Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
329 Sand Creek Rd
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 459-1333
Grades: 5-8
| 868 students
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Albany County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
75 Park Ave
Albany, NY 12202
(518) 533-1601
Grades: 5-8
| 224 students
840 Albany-shaker Rd
Albany, NY 12211
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
75 Park Ave
Albany, NY 12202
(518) 694-5005
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
395 Elk St
Albany, NY 12206
(518) 703-6100
Grades: 5-8
| 213 students
395 Elk St
Albany, NY 12206
(518) 694-5550
Grades: 5-8
| 220 students
Camary Corp (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
10 Colvin Ave
Albany, NY 12206
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
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Albany, NY 12201
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
75 New Scotland Avenue
Albany, NY 12208
(518) 447-9611
Grades: Inquire with school
| 6 students
16 Camp Cass Drive
Rensselaerville, NY 12147
(518) 797-3781
Grades: 8-12
| 20 students
100 Slingerland St
Albany, NY 12202
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
98 Slingerlands St
Albany, NY 12202
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
58 Verda Ln
Clarksville, NY 12041
(518) 768-2318
Grades: K-5
| 203 students
50 N Lark Ave
Albany, NY 12210
(518) 475-6600
Grades: 6-8
| 261 students
Equinox, Inc (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
95 Central Ave
Albany, NY 12206
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
271 Central Ave
Albany, NY 12206
(518) 434-6468
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
32 Cohoes Rd
Watervliet, NY 12189
(518) 273-1512
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
50 North Lark St
Albany, NY 12210
(518) 463-3912
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
44 Holland Ave
Albany, NY 12229
(518) 473-6328
Grades: K-12
| 368 students
570 N Pearl St
Albany, NY 12204
(518) 475-6800
Grades: PK-5
| 246 students
89 Washington Ave
Albany, NY 12234
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rm 1372 Corning Tower
Albany, NY 12237
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
44 Holland Ave
Albany, NY 12229
(866) 946-9733
Grades: Inquire with school
| 3 students
315 Northern Blvd
Albany, NY 12210
(518) 462-7154
Grades: 6-8
| 341 students
141 Western Ave
Albany, NY 12203
(518) 462-7186
Grades: PK-6
| 870 students
73 Congress St
Cohoes, NY 12047
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
593 River Rd
Glenmont, NY 12077
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
65 Tremont St
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 462-7268
Grades: PK-5
| 207 students
246 Tricentennial Dr
Albany, NY 12203
(518) 862-4960
Grades: 9-12
| 101 students
Warren House (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
45 View Ave
Albany, NY 12209
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
395 Elk St
Albany, NY 12206
(518) 475-6600
Grades: 7-8
| 178 students
Youth Shelter (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
35 S Ferry St
Albany, NY 12202
Grades: n/a
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Albany County, NY?
The top ranked public schools in Albany County, NY include Bethlehem Central Senior High School, Shaker High School and Guilderland High School.
How many public schools are located in Albany County?
72 public schools are located in Albany County.
What percentage of students in Albany County go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Albany County are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Albany County?
Albany County public schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Albany County are often viewed compared to one another?

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