Best Rensselaer County Public Charter Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 807 students in Rensselaer County, NY.
The top ranked public charter school in Rensselaer County, NY is Kipp Troy Preparatory Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rensselaer County, NY public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the New York public charter school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 52% statewide average). Charter schools in Rensselaer County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public charter school average of 94% (majority Black).

Best Public Charter Schools in Rensselaer County (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kipp Troy Preparatory Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2 Polk St
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 445-3100
Grades: K-12
| 742 students
Rank: n/an/a
199 Washington Ave
Rensselaer, NY 12144
(518) 918-4705
Grades: 9
| 65 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Rensselaer County, NY

Rensselaer County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
2920 5th Ave
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 271-5270
Grades: 7-12
| 149 students
762 River St
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 274-6312
Grades: K-6
| 216 students
Huntley Rd
Averill Park, NY 12018
(518) 674-7055
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
17400 Ny 22
Berlin, NY 12022
(518) 658-2515
Grades: 6-8
| 171 students
500 Pawling Ave
Troy, NY 12180
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Vanderheyden Hall
Wynantskill, NY 12198
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
100 Spring Ave
Troy, NY 12180
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
344 Menemsha Ln
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 674-7150
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
7 Collins Ave
Troy, NY 12180
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
13 Babcock Rd
Cropseyville, NY 12052
(518) 279-1771
Grades: K-3
| n/a students
Rt 67
Schaghticoke, NY 12154
(518) 753-4432
Grades: 5-8
| 308 students
1477 S Schodack Rd
Castleton On Hudson, NY 12033
(518) 732-7736
Grades: 6-8
| 185 students
Capital View Office Park
Rensselaer, NY 12144
(518) 473-7793
Grades: 5-12
| 441 students
52 Washington St/cap Vw Off Pk
Rensselaer, NY 12144
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
475 1st St
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 328-5201
Grades: PK-6
| 513 students
106-108 9th St
Troy, NY 12180
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Parker School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
Parker Sch Rd
Johnsonville, NY 12094
(518) 663-5669
Grades: 2-11
| 21 students
Box 98
Wynantskill, NY 12198
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
4000 Main St
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 270-5448
Grades: 12
| n/a students
25 Van Rensselaer Dr
Rensselaer, NY 12144
(518) 436-8565
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
473 Rt 43
Stephentown, NY 12168
(518) 733-5454
Grades: K-3
| 71 students
3992 N Y Rt 2
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 279-4600
Grades: 6-8
| 369 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public charter schools in Rensselaer County, NY?
The top ranked public charter schools in Rensselaer County, NY include Kipp Troy Preparatory Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in Rensselaer County?
2 public charter schools are located in Rensselaer County.
What is the racial composition of students in Rensselaer County?
Rensselaer County public charter schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public charter schools average of 94% (majority Black).

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