For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 545 students in Rensselaer, NY.
The top-ranked public high school in Rensselaer, NY is Rensselaer Junior/senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rensselaer, NY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the New York public high school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 59% statewide average). High schools in Rensselaer have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public high schools.
Rensselaer, NY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the New York average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Rensselaer Junior/senior High School, with 80-84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New York or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the New York public high school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Rensselaer, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rensselaer Junior/senior High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
25 Van Rensselaer Dr
Rensselaer, NY 12144
(518) 436-8561
Rensselaer, NY 12144
(518) 436-8561
Gr: 6-12 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: n/an/a
Nurses Middle College Charter High School-capital Region
Charter School
199 Washington Ave
Rensselaer, NY 12144
(518) 918-4705
Rensselaer, NY 12144
(518) 918-4705
Gr: 9-10 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Rensselaer, NY?
The top-ranked public high schools in Rensselaer, NY include Rensselaer Junior/senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in Rensselaer?
2 public high schools are located in Rensselaer.
What is the racial composition of students in Rensselaer?
Rensselaer public high schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the New York public high schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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