Top 5 Best Troy Public High Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 3,405 students in Troy, NY.
The top ranked public high schools in Troy, NY are Lansingburgh Senior High School, Troy High School and Tamarac Middle School High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Troy, NY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the New York public high school average of 67%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 59% statewide average). High schools in Troy have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public high schools.
Troy, NY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is less than the New York average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Tamarac Middle School High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New York or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public high school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Troy, NY (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lansingburgh Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
320 7th Ave
Troy, NY 12182
(518) 233-6806
Grades: 9-12
| 638 students
Rank: #22.
Troy High School
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1950 Burdett Ave
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 328-5401
Grades: 9-12
| 1,153 students
Rank: #33.
Tamarac Middle School High School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3992 Ny Rt 2
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 279-4600
Grades: PK-12
| 602 students
Rank: #44.
Kipp Troy Preparatory Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2 Polk St
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 445-3100
Grades: K-12
| 741 students
Rank: #55.
Heatly School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
171 Hudson Ave
Troy, NY 12183
(518) 273-1422
Grades: PK-12
| 271 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Troy, New York

Troy, New York 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
500 Pawling Ave
Troy, NY 12180
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
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
4000 Main St
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 270-5448
Grades: 12
| n/a 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 Troy, NY?
The top ranked public high schools in Troy, NY include Lansingburgh Senior High School, Troy High School and Tamarac Middle School High School.
How many public high schools are located in Troy?
5 public high schools are located in Troy.
What is the racial composition of students in Troy?
Troy public high schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public high schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Troy are often viewed compared to one another?

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