For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 742 students in 12180, NY.
The top-ranked public charter school in 12180, NY is Kipp Troy Preparatory Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter school in zipcode 12180 have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the New York public charter school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 52% statewide average). Charter schools in 12180, NY have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public charter school average of 94% (majority Black).
Best 12180, NY Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kipp Troy Preparatory Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2 Polk St
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 445-3100
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 445-3100
Gr: K-12 | 742 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
12180, New York 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Alternative Learning Center (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
2920 5th Ave
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 271-5270
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 271-5270
Gr: 7-12 | 149 students Minority enrollment: 47%
Ark Community Charter School (Closed 2015)
Charter School
762 River St
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 274-6312
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 274-6312
Gr: K-6 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
475 1st St
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 328-5201
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 328-5201
Gr: PK-6 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rensselaer County Jail Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
4000 Main St
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 270-5448
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 270-5448
Gr: 12
3992 N Y Rt 2
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 279-4600
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 279-4600
Gr: 6-8 | 369 students Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 12180, NY?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 12180, NY include Kipp Troy Preparatory Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in 12180?
1 public charter schools are located in 12180.
What is the racial composition of students in 12180?
12180 public charter schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public charter schools average of 94% (majority Black).
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