For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,501 students in 12206, NY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 12206, NY are Henry Johnson Charter School, Brighter Choice Charter School For Girls and Brighter Choice Charter School For Boys. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 12206 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in 12206, NY have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 12206, NY Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Henry Johnson Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
30 Watervliet Ave
Albany, NY 12206
(518) 432-4300
Albany, NY 12206
(518) 432-4300
Grades: K-4
| 349 students
Rank: #22.
Brighter Choice Charter School For Girls
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
250 Central Ave
Albany, NY 12206
(518) 694-4100
Albany, NY 12206
(518) 694-4100
Grades: K-5
| 318 students
Rank: #33.
Brighter Choice Charter School For Boys
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
116 N Lake Ave
Albany, NY 12206
(518) 694-8200
Albany, NY 12206
(518) 694-8200
Grades: K-5
| 247 students
Rank: #44.
Sheridan Preparatory Academy
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 Sheridan Ave
Albany, NY 12206
(518) 475-6850
Albany, NY 12206
(518) 475-6850
Grades: PK-5
| 253 students
Rank: #55.
Roots Academy At West Hill
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
676 Clinton Ave
Albany, NY 12206
(518) 475-6700
Albany, NY 12206
(518) 475-6700
Grades: PK-5
| 334 students
12206, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
395 Elk St
Albany, NY 12206
(518) 703-6100
Albany, NY 12206
(518) 703-6100
Grades: 5-8
| 213 students
395 Elk St
Albany, NY 12206
(518) 694-5550
Albany, NY 12206
(518) 694-5550
Grades: 5-8
| 220 students
Equinox, Inc (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
95 Central Ave
Albany, NY 12206
Albany, NY 12206
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Hospitality House (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
271 Central Ave
Albany, NY 12206
(518) 434-6468
Albany, NY 12206
(518) 434-6468
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
395 Elk St
Albany, NY 12206
(518) 475-6600
Albany, NY 12206
(518) 475-6600
Grades: 7-8
| 178 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 12206, NY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 12206, NY include Henry Johnson Charter School, Brighter Choice Charter School For Girls and Brighter Choice Charter School For Boys.
How many public elementary schools are located in 12206?
5 public elementary schools are located in 12206.
What is the racial composition of students in 12206?
12206 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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