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

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 2,871 students in Troy, NY.
The top ranked public middle schools in Troy, NY are Tamarac Middle School High School, Kipp Troy Preparatory Charter School and Troy Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Troy, NY public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the New York public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in Troy have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public middle school average of 63% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
Troy Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1976 Burdett Ave
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 328-5301
Grades: 6-8
| 786 students
Rank: #44.
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
Rank: #55.
Knickerbacker Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
320 7th Ave
Troy, NY 12182
(518) 233-6811
Grades: 6-8
| 471 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 middle schools in Troy, NY?
The top ranked public middle schools in Troy, NY include Tamarac Middle School High School, Kipp Troy Preparatory Charter School and Troy Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Troy?
5 public middle schools are located in Troy.
What is the racial composition of students in Troy?
Troy public middle schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public middle schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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