For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,442 students in Cohoes, NY.
The top ranked public schools in Cohoes, NY are Cohoes High School, Boght Hills School and Van Schaick Island School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cohoes, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Cohoes have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Cohoes, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cohoes High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1 Tiger Way
Cohoes, NY 12047
(518) 237-9100
Cohoes, NY 12047
(518) 237-9100
Gr: 9-12 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Boght Hills School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
38 Dunsbach Ferry Rd
Cohoes, NY 12047
(518) 785-0222
Cohoes, NY 12047
(518) 785-0222
Gr: K-5 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #33.
Van Schaick Island School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
150 Continental Ave
Cohoes, NY 12047
(518) 237-2828
Cohoes, NY 12047
(518) 237-2828
Gr: PK-5 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #44.
Cohoes Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7 Bevan St
Cohoes, NY 12047
(518) 237-4131
Cohoes, NY 12047
(518) 237-4131
Gr: 6-8 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #55.
Harmony Hill School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Madelon K Hickey Way
Cohoes, NY 12047
(518) 233-1900
Cohoes, NY 12047
(518) 233-1900
Gr: PK-5 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #66.
Abram Lansing School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
26 James St
Cohoes, NY 12047
(518) 237-5044
Cohoes, NY 12047
(518) 237-5044
Gr: PK-5 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Cohoes, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Cohoes, NY?
The top ranked public schools in Cohoes, NY include Cohoes High School, Boght Hills School and Van Schaick Island School.
How many public schools are located in Cohoes?
6 public schools are located in Cohoes.
What is the racial composition of students in Cohoes?
Cohoes public schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Cohoes are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Cohoes include: Harmony Hill School vs. Abram Lansing School, Abram Lansing School vs. Harmony Hill School, Harmony Hill School vs. Cohoes High School
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