For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,051 students in 12182, NY.
The top ranked public schools in 12182, NY are Lansingburgh Senior High School, Knickerbacker Middle School and Rensselaer Park Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 12182 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 12182, NY have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best 12182, NY Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lansingburgh Senior High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
320 7th Ave
Troy, NY 12182
(518) 233-6806
Troy, NY 12182
(518) 233-6806
Grades: 9-12
| 660 students
Rank: #22.
Knickerbacker Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
320 7th Ave
Troy, NY 12182
(518) 233-6811
Troy, NY 12182
(518) 233-6811
Grades: 6-8
| 443 students
Rank: #33.
Rensselaer Park Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
70 110th St
Troy, NY 12182
(518) 233-6823
Troy, NY 12182
(518) 233-6823
Grades: 2-5
| 447 students
Rank: n/an/a
55 New Turnpike Rd
Troy, NY 12182
(518) 233-6822
Troy, NY 12182
(518) 233-6822
Grades: PK-2
| 501 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 12182, NY?
The top ranked public schools in 12182, NY include Lansingburgh Senior High School, Knickerbacker Middle School and Rensselaer Park Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 12182?
4 public schools are located in 12182.
What is the racial composition of students in 12182?
12182 public schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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