For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 3,937 students in 12203, NY (there are , serving 380 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in 12203, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in 12203, NY are Albany High School, Westmere Elementary School and Eagle Point Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 12203 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 12203, NY have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best 12203, NY Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Albany High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
700 Washington Ave
Albany, NY 12203
(518) 475-6200
Albany, NY 12203
(518) 475-6200
Gr: 9-12 | 2,768 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #22.
Westmere Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6270 Johnston Rd
Albany, NY 12203
(518) 456-3771
Albany, NY 12203
(518) 456-3771
Gr: K-5 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #33.
Eagle Point Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1044 Western Ave
Albany, NY 12203
(518) 475-6825
Albany, NY 12203
(518) 475-6825
Gr: PK-5 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #44.
Pine Hills Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
41 N Allen St
Albany, NY 12203
(518) 475-6725
Albany, NY 12203
(518) 475-6725
Gr: PK-5 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
12203, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
141 Western Ave
Albany, NY 12203
(518) 462-7186
Albany, NY 12203
(518) 462-7186
Gr: PK-6 | 870 students Minority enrollment: 93%
Technical Valley High School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
246 Tricentennial Dr
Albany, NY 12203
(518) 862-4960
Albany, NY 12203
(518) 862-4960
Gr: 9-12 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 12203, NY?
The top ranked public schools in 12203, NY include Albany High School, Westmere Elementary School and Eagle Point Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 12203?
4 public schools are located in 12203.
What percentage of students in 12203 go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in 12203 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 12203?
12203 public schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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