For the 2025-26 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 5,704 students in 12180, NY (there are , serving 876 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in 12180, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in 12180, NY are Bell Top School, Troy High School and Tamarac Middle School High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 12180 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 12180, NY have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best 12180, NY Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bell Top School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
39 Reynolds Rd
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 207-2600
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 207-2600
Gr: K-5 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Troy High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1950 Burdett Ave
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 328-5401
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 328-5401
Gr: 9-12 | 1,190 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #33.
Tamarac Middle School High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3992 Ny Rt 2
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 279-4600
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 279-4600
Gr: PK-12 | 593 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
Kipp Troy Preparatory Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2 Polk St
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 445-3100
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 445-3100
Gr: K-12 | 742 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #55.
P.s. 16
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
475 1st St
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 328-5101
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 328-5101
Gr: PK-5 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #66.
Tamarac Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3992 Ny Rt 2
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 279-4600
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 279-4600
Gr: PK-5 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #77.
P.s. 18
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
412 Hoosick St
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 328-5501
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 328-5501
Gr: K-5 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #88.
P.s. 14
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Tibbits Ave
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 328-5801
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 328-5801
Gr: PK-5 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #99.
Troy Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1976 Burdett Ave
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 328-5301
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 328-5301
Gr: 6-8 | 761 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1010.
P.s. 2
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
470 10th St
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 328-5601
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 328-5601
Gr: PK-5 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1111.
Carroll Hill School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
112 Delaware Ave
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 328-5701
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 328-5701
Gr: K-5 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: n/an/a
49 Greenbush Rd
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 283-6748
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 283-6748
Gr: K-2 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
12180, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Alternative Learning Center (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
2920 5th Ave
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 271-5270
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 271-5270
Gr: 7-12 | 149 students Minority enrollment: 47%
Ark Community Charter School (Closed 2015)
Charter School
762 River St
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 274-6312
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 274-6312
Gr: K-6 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
475 1st St
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 328-5201
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 328-5201
Gr: PK-6 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rensselaer County Jail Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
4000 Main St
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 270-5448
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 270-5448
Gr: 12
3992 N Y Rt 2
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 279-4600
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 279-4600
Gr: 6-8 | 369 students Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 12180, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in 12180, NY include Bell Top School, Troy High School and Tamarac Middle School High School.
How many public schools are located in 12180?
12 public schools are located in 12180.
What percentage of students in 12180 go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in 12180 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 12180?
12180 public schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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