For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,734 students in 12202, NY.
The top ranked public middle schools in 12202, NY are Green Tech High Charter School, William S Hackett Middle School and Kipp Albany Community Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 12202 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the New York public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in 12202, NY have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public middle school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 12202, NY Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Green Tech High Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
99 Slingerland St
Albany, NY 12202
(518) 694-3400
Albany, NY 12202
(518) 694-3400
Grades: 6-12
| 428 students
Rank: #22.
William S Hackett Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
45 Delaware Ave
Albany, NY 12202
(518) 475-6475
Albany, NY 12202
(518) 475-6475
Grades: 6-8
| 630 students
Rank: #33.
Kipp Albany Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
65 Krank St
Albany, NY 12202
(518) 433-1500
Albany, NY 12202
(518) 433-1500
Grades: K-8
| 676 students
12202, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Achievement Academy Charter School (Closed 2014)
Charter School
75 Park Ave
Albany, NY 12202
(518) 533-1601
Albany, NY 12202
(518) 533-1601
Grades: 5-8
| 224 students
Albany Preparatory Charter School (Closed 2014)
Charter School
75 Park Ave
Albany, NY 12202
(518) 694-5005
Albany, NY 12202
(518) 694-5005
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Catholic Charities Of Alb & Renssel (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
100 Slingerland St
Albany, NY 12202
Albany, NY 12202
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Catholic Charities Of Albany (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
98 Slingerlands St
Albany, NY 12202
Albany, NY 12202
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Youth Shelter (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
35 S Ferry St
Albany, NY 12202
Albany, NY 12202
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 12202, NY?
The top ranked public middle schools in 12202, NY include Green Tech High Charter School, William S Hackett Middle School and Kipp Albany Community Charter School.
How many public middle schools are located in 12202?
3 public middle schools are located in 12202.
What is the racial composition of students in 12202?
12202 public middle schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public middle schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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