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Best 12180 New York Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public elementary schools serving 4,511 students in 12180, NY.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 12180, NY are Bell Top School, Tamarac Middle School High School and Kipp Troy Preparatory Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 12180 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in 12180, NY have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public elementary school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

Best 12180, NY Public Elementary 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.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
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 elementary schools in 12180, NY?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 12180, NY include Bell Top School, Tamarac Middle School High School and Kipp Troy Preparatory Charter School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 12180?
11 public elementary schools are located in 12180.
What is the racial composition of students in 12180?
12180 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public elementary schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

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