For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 65 students in 12144, NY.
Public charter schools in zipcode 12144 have a diversity score of 0.42, which is less than the New York public charter school average of 0.62.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public charter school average of 94% (majority Black).
Best 12144, NY Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
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Nurses Middle College Charter High School-capital Region
Charter School
199 Washington Ave
Rensselaer, NY 12144
(518) 918-4705
Rensselaer, NY 12144
(518) 918-4705
Grades: 9
| 65 students
12144, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
New York State Office Of Children And Family Servi (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
Capital View Office Park
Rensselaer, NY 12144
(518) 473-7793
Rensselaer, NY 12144
(518) 473-7793
Grades: 5-12
| 441 students
Nys Office Of Children & Family Serv (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
52 Washington St/cap Vw Off Pk
Rensselaer, NY 12144
Rensselaer, NY 12144
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
25 Van Rensselaer Dr
Rensselaer, NY 12144
(518) 436-8565
Rensselaer, NY 12144
(518) 436-8565
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many public charter schools are located in 12144, NY?
1 public charter schools are located in 12144, NY.
What is the racial composition of students in 12144?
12144 public charter schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public charter schools average of 94% (majority Black).
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