For the 2024-25 school year, there are 11 public elementary schools serving 4,559 students in 12180, NY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 12180, NY are Bell Top School, Tamarac Middle School High School and Kipp Troy Preparatory Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 12180 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in 12180, NY have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public elementary school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best 12180, NY Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bell Top School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
39 Reynolds Rd
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 207-2600
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 207-2600
Grades: K-5
| 306 students
Rank: #22.
Tamarac Middle School High School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3992 Ny Rt 2
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 279-4600
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 279-4600
Grades: PK-12
| 602 students
Rank: #33.
Kipp Troy Preparatory Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2 Polk St
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 445-3100
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 445-3100
Grades: K-12
| 741 students
Rank: #44.
P.S. 16
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
40 Collins Ave
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 328-5101
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 328-5101
Grades: PK-5
| 248 students
Rank: #55.
P.S. 18
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
475 1st St
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 328-5501
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 328-5501
Grades: K-5
| 309 students
Rank: #66.
Tamarac Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3992 Ny Rt 2
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 279-4600
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 279-4600
Grades: PK-5
| 493 students
Rank: #77.
P.S. 14
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Tibbits Ave
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 328-5801
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 328-5801
Grades: PK-5
| 425 students
Rank: #88.
Troy Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1976 Burdett Ave
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 328-5301
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 328-5301
Grades: 6-8
| 786 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Carroll Hill School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
112 Delaware Ave
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 328-5701
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 328-5701
Grades: K-5
| 340 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
P.S. 2
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
470 10th St
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 328-5601
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 328-5601
Grades: PK-5
| 278 students
Rank: n/an/a
North Greenbush School
Magnet School
49 Greenbush Rd
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 283-6748
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 283-6748
Grades: K-2
| 31 students
12180, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Alternative Learning Center (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
2920 5th Ave
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 271-5270
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 271-5270
Grades: 7-12
| 149 students
Ark Community Charter School (Closed 2015)
Charter School
762 River St
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 274-6312
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 274-6312
Grades: K-6
| 216 students
Boys Group Home (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
500 Pawling Ave
Troy, NY 12180
Troy, NY 12180
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Exceptional Group Home (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
100 Spring Ave
Troy, NY 12180
Troy, NY 12180
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
344 Menemsha Ln
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 674-7150
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 674-7150
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Girls Group Home (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
7 Collins Ave
Troy, NY 12180
Troy, NY 12180
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Pahl House, Inc (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
106-108 9th St
Troy, NY 12180
Troy, NY 12180
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rensselaer County Jail Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
4000 Main St
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 270-5448
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 270-5448
Grades: 12
| n/a students
3992 N Y Rt 2
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 279-4600
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 279-4600
Grades: 6-8
| 369 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 12180, NY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 12180, NY include Bell Top School, Tamarac Middle School High School and Kipp Troy Preparatory Charter School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 12180?
11 public elementary schools are located in 12180.
What is the racial composition of students in 12180?
12180 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public elementary schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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