For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,012 students in 12211, NY (there are 3 private schools, serving 743 private students). 61% of all K-12 students in 12211, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 12211, NY are Loudonville School, Southgate School and Shaker Road Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 12211 have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 12211, NY have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 12211, NY Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Loudonville School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
349 Osborne Rd
Albany, NY 12211
(518) 434-1960
Albany, NY 12211
(518) 434-1960
Gr: K-5 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Southgate School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
30 Southgate Rd
Albany, NY 12211
(518) 785-6607
Albany, NY 12211
(518) 785-6607
Gr: K-5 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #33.
Shaker Road Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
512 Albany Shaker Rd
Albany, NY 12211
(518) 458-1440
Albany, NY 12211
(518) 458-1440
Gr: PK-4 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: n/an/a
Onondaga Cnty Sheriff's Dept
Alternative School
555 So State St
Albany, NY 12211
(315) 435-3044
Albany, NY 12211
(315) 435-3044
Gr: 9-12 | 19 students Minority enrollment: 84%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 12211, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in 12211, NY include Loudonville School, Southgate School and Shaker Road Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 12211?
4 public schools are located in 12211.
What percentage of students in 12211 go to public school?
61% of all K-12 students in 12211 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 12211?
12211 public schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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