For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 745 students in 12204, NY.
The top ranked public middle schools in 12204, NY are Menands School and North Albany Academy Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 12204 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the New York public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in 12204, NY have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public middle school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 12204, NY Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Menands School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
19 Wards Ln
Albany, NY 12204
(518) 465-4561
Albany, NY 12204
(518) 465-4561
Grades: PK-8
| 257 students
Rank: #22.
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
12204, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
570 N Pearl St
Albany, NY 12204
(518) 475-6800
Albany, NY 12204
(518) 475-6800
Grades: PK-5
| 246 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 12204, NY?
The top ranked public middle schools in 12204, NY include Menands School and North Albany Academy Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 12204?
2 public middle schools are located in 12204.
What is the racial composition of students in 12204?
12204 public middle schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public middle schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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