For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,836 students in 12205, NY.
The top ranked public middle schools in 12205, NY are Lisha Kill Middle School and Sand Creek Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 12205 have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the New York public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in 12205, NY have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public middle school average of 63% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 12205, NY Public Middle Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lisha Kill Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
68 Waterman Ave
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 456-2306
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 456-2306
Grades: 5-8
| 628 students
Rank: #22.
Sand Creek Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
329 Sand Creek Rd
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 459-1333
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 459-1333
Grades: 5-8
| 868 students
Rank: n/an/a
Albany-schoharie-schenectady-saratoga Boces
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
900 Watervliet-shaker Rd-ste 1
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 862-4901
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 862-4901
Grades: K-12
| 340 students
12205, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 12205, NY?
The top ranked public middle schools in 12205, NY include Lisha Kill Middle School and Sand Creek Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 12205?
3 public middle schools are located in 12205.
What is the racial composition of students in 12205?
12205 public middle schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public middle schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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