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Albany City School District

Academy Park
Albany, NY 12207-1099
(District boundaries shown in map)
1/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Albany City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 8,069 students in Albany City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
51±¬ÁÏs in Albany City School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
16 Schools
4,819 Schools
# Students
8,069 Students
2,508,712 Students
# Teachers
720 Teachers
217,359 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Albany City School District, which is ranked #936 of all 1,009 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has increased from 64% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NY)
#939 out of 1017 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
30%
52%
30%
49%
58%
78%
82%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.74
0.72
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
12%
10%
% Hispanic
22%
30%
% Black
41%
16%
% White
17%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $34,751 is higher than the state median of $31,307. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $35,746 is higher than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (NY)
Total Revenue
$280 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$288 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$34,751
$31,307
Spending / Student
$35,746
$32,183

Best Albany City School District 51±¬ÁÏs (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
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 | 2,768 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #33.
Albany School Of Humanities
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
108 Whitehall Rd
Albany, NY 12209
(518) 475-6575
Gr: PK-5 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #44.
New Scotland Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
385 New Scotland Ave
Albany, NY 12208
(518) 475-6775
Gr: PK-5 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #55.
Eagle Point Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1044 Western Ave
Albany, NY 12203
(518) 475-6825
Gr: PK-5 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #66.
William S Hackett Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
45 Delaware Ave
Albany, NY 12202
(518) 475-6475
Gr: 6-8 | 630 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #77.
Thomas S O'brien Academy Of Science & Technology
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
94 Delaware Ave
Albany, NY 12202
(518) 475-6875
Gr: PK-5 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #88.
Pine Hills Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
41 N Allen St
Albany, NY 12203
(518) 475-6725
Gr: PK-5 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #99.
Stephen And Harriet Myers Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Elbel Ct
Albany, NY 12209
(518) 475-6425
Gr: 6-8 | 573 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1010.
North Albany Academy Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
570 N Pearl St
Albany, NY 12204
(518) 475-6800
Gr: 6-8 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1111.
Arbor Hill Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Arbor Dr
Albany, NY 12207
(518) 475-6625
Gr: PK-5 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1212.
Sheridan Preparatory Academy
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
400 Sheridan Ave
Albany, NY 12206
(518) 475-6850
Gr: PK-5 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1313.
Roots Academy At West Hill
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
676 Clinton Ave
Albany, NY 12206
(518) 475-6700
Gr: PK-5 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1414.
Giffen Memorial Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
274 S Pearl St
Albany, NY 12202
(518) 475-6650
Gr: K-5 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1515.
Delaware Community School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
43 Bertha St
Albany, NY 12209
(518) 475-6750
Gr: PK-5 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: n/an/a
Cap Dist Juvenile Secure Detention
Alternative School
838 Albany Shaker Rd
Albany, NY 12211
(518) 456-9399
Gr: 9-12 | 18 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Albany City School District?
Albany City School District manages 16 public schools serving 8,069 students.
What is the rank of Albany City School District?
Albany City School District is ranked #936 out of 1,009 school districts in New York (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Albany City School District?
41% of Albany City School District students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 12% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Albany City School District?
Albany City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Albany City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $35,746 is higher than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 16 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 8,069 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • : 82% (Top 50% in NY)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 58% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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