For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 851 students in 12208, NY (there are 10 private schools, serving 1,522 private students). 36% of all K-12 students in 12208, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in 12208, NY are Albany Leadership Charter School For Girls and New Scotland Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 12208 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 12208, NY have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best 12208, NY Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Albany Leadership Charter School For Girls
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
19 Hackett Blvd
Albany, NY 12208
(518) 694-5300
Albany, NY 12208
(518) 694-5300
Grades: 6-12
| 392 students
Rank: #22.
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
12208, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Capital District Chldrn & Youth Svcs (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
75 New Scotland Avenue
Albany, NY 12208
(518) 447-9611
Albany, NY 12208
(518) 447-9611
Grades: Inquire with school
| 6 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 12208, NY?
The top ranked public schools in 12208, NY include Albany Leadership Charter School For Girls and New Scotland Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 12208?
2 public schools are located in 12208.
What percentage of students in 12208 go to public school?
36% of all K-12 students in 12208 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 12208?
12208 public schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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