Best Public Schools in 12204 (Albany, NY) (2025-26)

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Best 12204 New York Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 745 students in 12204, NY.

The top ranked public schools in 12204, NY are Menands School and North Albany Academy Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public schools in zipcode 12204 have an score of 28% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and score of 34% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 12204, NY have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.

Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Best 12204, NY Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Menands School

(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
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19 Wards Ln
Albany, NY 12204
(518) 465-4561

Gr: PK-8 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 73%

Rank: #22.

North Albany Academy Middle School

(Math: 16% | Reading: 27%)
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570 N Pearl St
Albany, NY 12204
(518) 475-6800

Gr: 6-8 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 89%

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12204, New York Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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North Albany Academy (Closed 2020)

570 N Pearl St
Albany, NY 12204
(518) 475-6800

Gr: PK-5 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 89%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 12204, NY?

The top ranked public schools in 12204, NY include Menands School and North Albany Academy Middle School.

How many public schools are located in 12204?

2 public schools are located in 12204.

What is the racial composition of students in 12204?

12204 public schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).