Top 10 Best Rensselaer County Public High Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public high schools serving 7,807 students in Rensselaer County, NY.
The top ranked public high schools in Rensselaer County, NY are Columbia High School, Lansingburgh Senior High School and Troy High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rensselaer County, NY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the New York public high school average of 67%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 59% statewide average). High schools in Rensselaer County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public high schools.
Rensselaer County, NY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the New York average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Columbia High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New York or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public high school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Rensselaer County (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Columbia High School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
962 Luther Rd
East Greenbush, NY 12061
(518) 207-2010
Grades: 9-12
| 1,215 students
Rank: #22.
Lansingburgh Senior High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
320 7th Ave
Troy, NY 12182
(518) 233-6806
Grades: 9-12
| 660 students
Rank: #33.
Troy High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1950 Burdett Ave
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 328-5401
Grades: 9-12
| 1,190 students
Rank: #44.
Averill Park High School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
146 Gettle Rd
Averill Park, NY 12018
(518) 674-7000
Grades: 9-12
| 884 students
Rank: #55.
Maple Hill Junior/senior High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1216 Maple Hill Rd
Castleton On Hudson, NY 12033
(518) 732-7701
Grades: 7-12
| 402 students
Rank: #66.
Hoosic Valley Junior Senior High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rt 67
Schaghticoke, NY 12154
(518) 753-4432
Grades: 1-12
| 372 students
Rank: #77.
Tamarac Middle School High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3992 Ny Rt 2
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 279-4600
Grades: PK-12
| 593 students
Rank: #88.
Berlin Middle School/high School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
17400 Ny 22
Cherry Plain, NY 12040
(518) 658-1500
Grades: 6-12
| 349 students
Rank: #99.
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: #1010.
Hoosick Falls High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
21187 Ny Rt 22
Hoosick Falls, NY 12090
(518) 686-7321
Grades: 9-12
| 327 students
Rank: #1111.
Rensselaer Junior/senior High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
25 Van Rensselaer Dr
Rensselaer, NY 12144
(518) 436-8561
Grades: 6-12
| 478 students
Rank: n/an/a
199 Washington Ave
Rensselaer, NY 12144
(518) 918-4705
Grades: 9
| 65 students
Rank: n/an/a
Rensselaer-columbia-greene Boces
Special Education School
10 Empire State Blvd-2nd Fl
Castleton On Hudson, NY 12033
(518) 477-8771
Grades: K-12
| 530 students
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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 high schools in Rensselaer County, NY?
The top ranked public high schools in Rensselaer County, NY include Columbia High School, Lansingburgh Senior High School and Troy High School.
How many public high schools are located in Rensselaer County?
13 public high schools are located in Rensselaer County.
What is the racial composition of students in Rensselaer County?
Rensselaer County public high schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public high schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Rensselaer County are often viewed compared to one another?

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