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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Albany County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 72 public schools serving 38,622 students in Albany County, NY (there are 35 private schools, serving 4,873 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Albany County, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in Albany County, NY are Bethlehem Central Senior High School, Shaker High School and Clayton A Bouton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Albany County, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Albany County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Albany County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bethlehem Central Senior High School
(Math: 90% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
700 Delaware Ave
Delmar, NY 12054
(518) 439-4921
Gr: 9-12 | 1,322 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Shaker High School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
445 Watervliet-shaker Rd
Latham, NY 12110
(518) 785-5511
Gr: 9-12 | 2,138 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #33.
Clayton A Bouton High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
432 New Salem Rd
Voorheesville, NY 12186
(518) 765-3314
Gr: 9-12 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Elsmere Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
247 Delaware Ave
Delmar, NY 12054
(518) 439-4996
Gr: K-5 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #55.
Guilderland High School
(Math: 72% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
8 School Rd
Guilderland Center, NY 12085
(518) 861-8591
Gr: 9-12 | 1,476 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #66.
Cohoes High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1 Tiger Way
Cohoes, NY 12047
(518) 237-9100
Gr: 9-12 | 607 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #77.
Voorheesville Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
432 New Salem Rd
Voorheesville, NY 12186
(518) 765-3314
Gr: 6-8 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #88.
Shaker Middle School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
475 Watervliet-shaker Rd
Latham, NY 12110
(518) 785-1341
Gr: 6-8 | 1,486 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #99.
Hamagrael Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1 Mcguffey Ln
Delmar, NY 12054
(518) 439-4905
Gr: K-5 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1010.
Glenmont Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
328 Rte 9w
Glenmont, NY 12077
(518) 463-1154
Gr: K-5 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1111.
Eagle Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
27 Van Dyke Rd
Delmar, NY 12054
(518) 694-8825
Gr: K-5 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1212.
Bethlehem Central Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
332 Kenwood Ave
Delmar, NY 12054
(518) 439-7460
Gr: 5-8 | 950 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1313.
Voorheesville Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
129 Maple Ave
Voorheesville, NY 12186
(518) 765-2382
Gr: K-5 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1414.
Berne-knox-westerlo Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1738 Helderberg Trail
Berne, NY 12023
(518) 872-2030
Gr: PK-6 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1515.
Slingerlands Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
25 Union Ave
Delmar, NY 12054
(518) 439-7681
Gr: K-5 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1616.
Colonie Central High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1 Raider Blvd
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 459-1220
Gr: 9-12 | 1,640 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1717.
Boght Hills School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
38 Dunsbach Ferry Rd
Cohoes, NY 12047
(518) 785-0222
Gr: K-5 | 576 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1818.
Loudonville School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
349 Osborne Rd
Albany, NY 12211
(518) 434-1960
Gr: K-5 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1919.
Farnsworth Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6072 State Farm Rd
Guilderland, NY 12084
(518) 456-6010
Gr: 6-8 | 1,186 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #2020.
Montessori Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
45 Tremont St
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 475-6675
Gr: PK-5 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #2121.
Albany High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
700 Washington Ave
Albany, NY 12203
(518) 475-6200
Gr: 9-12 | 2,937 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #2222.
Forts Ferry School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
95 Forts Ferry Rd
Latham, NY 12110
(518) 785-9203
Gr: K-5 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Guilderland Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2225 Western Ave
Guilderland, NY 12084
(518) 869-0293
Gr: K-5 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Southgate School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
30 Southgate Rd
Albany, NY 12211
(518) 785-6607
Gr: K-5 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #2525.
Altamont Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
117 Grand St
Altamont, NY 12009
(518) 861-8528
Gr: K-5 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #2626.
Forest Park Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
100 Forest Dr
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 869-3006
Gr: PK-4 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #2727.
Berne-knox-westerlo Junior-senior High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1738 Helderberg Trail
Berne, NY 12023
(518) 872-1482
Gr: 7-12 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #2828.
Shaker Road Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
512 Albany Shaker Rd
Albany, NY 12211
(518) 458-1440
Gr: PK-4 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #2929.
Latham Ridge School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6 Mercer Ave
Latham, NY 12110
(518) 785-3211
Gr: K-5 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #3030.
Saddlewood Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
100 Loralee Dr
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 456-2608
Gr: PK-4 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #3131.
Westmere Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6270 Johnston Rd
Albany, NY 12203
(518) 456-3771
Gr: K-5 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #3232.
Lisha Kill Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
68 Waterman Ave
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 456-2306
Gr: 5-8 | 640 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #3333.
Henry Johnson Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
30 Watervliet Ave
Albany, NY 12206
(518) 432-4300
Gr: K-4 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3434.
Ravena-coeymans-selkirk Senior High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2025 Rt 9w
Ravena, NY 12143
(518) 756-5200
Gr: 9-12 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #3535.
Blue Creek School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
100 Clinton Rd
Latham, NY 12110
(518) 785-7451
Gr: K-5 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Albany County, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in Albany County, NY include Bethlehem Central Senior High School, Shaker High School and Clayton A Bouton High School.
How many public schools are located in Albany County?
72 public schools are located in Albany County.
What percentage of students in Albany County go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Albany County are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Albany County?
Albany County public schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Albany County are often viewed compared to one another?

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