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Best 12180 New York Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 5,704 students in 12180, NY (there are 5 private schools, serving 1,058 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in 12180, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 12180, NY are Bell Top 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.
Public schools in zipcode 12180 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 12180, NY have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Best 12180, NY Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bell Top School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
39 Reynolds Rd
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 207-2600
Gr: K-5 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Troy High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1950 Burdett Ave
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 328-5401
Gr: 9-12 | 1,193 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #33.
Tamarac Middle School High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3992 Ny Rt 2
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 279-4600
Gr: PK-12 | 576 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
Kipp Troy Preparatory Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2 Polk St
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 445-3100
Gr: K-12 | 762 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #55.
P.s. 16
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
40 Collins Ave
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 328-5101
Gr: PK-5 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #66.
Tamarac Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3992 Ny Rt 2
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 279-4600
Gr: PK-5 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #77.
P.s. 18
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
412 Hoosick St
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 328-5501
Gr: K-5 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #88.
P.s. 14
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1700 Tibbits Ave
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 328-5801
Gr: PK-5 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #99.
Troy Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1976 Burdett Ave
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 328-5301
Gr: 6-8 | 733 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1010.
P.s. 2
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
470 10th St
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 328-5601
Gr: PK-5 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1111.
Carroll Hill School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
112 Delaware Ave
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 328-5701
Gr: PK-5 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: n/an/a
North Greenbush School
49 Greenbush Rd
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 283-6748
Gr: K-2 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 12180, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in 12180, NY include Bell Top School, Troy High School and Tamarac Middle School High School.
How many public schools are located in 12180?
12 public schools are located in 12180.
What percentage of students in 12180 go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in 12180 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 12180?
12180 public schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

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