For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 392 students in 12208, NY.
The top ranked public middle school in 12208, NY is Albany Leadership Charter School For Girls. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 12208 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the New York public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in 12208, NY have an average ranking of 5/10, 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 12208, NY Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Albany Leadership Charter School For Girls
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
19 Hackett Blvd
Albany, NY 12208
(518) 694-5300
Albany, NY 12208
(518) 694-5300
Grades: 6-12
| 392 students
12208, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Capital District Chldrn & Youth Svcs (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
75 New Scotland Avenue
Albany, NY 12208
(518) 447-9611
Albany, NY 12208
(518) 447-9611
Grades: Inquire with school
| 6 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 12208, NY?
The top ranked public middle schools in 12208, NY include Albany Leadership Charter School For Girls.
How many public middle schools are located in 12208?
1 public middle schools are located in 12208.
What is the racial composition of students in 12208?
12208 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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