Can I use Albany County's school score to choose a house?

No. Use the Albany County school score as a first-pass county screen, then verify the exact district, attendance boundary, transfer rules, and grade pathway for any address you are considering.

Does SchoolsByCounty confirm school attendance boundaries in Albany County?

No. SchoolsByCounty publishes NCES and Census-backed public-school records. Attendance zones, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, transportation, and transfer rules must be confirmed with local districts.

How should parents compare public schools in Albany County?

Start with the 73 listed public schools and 21 district entries, then compare similar grade bands and confirm the address-level rules locally.

Albany County Schools & Education

Name: Albany County, New York Education Data
Creator: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Albany County, New York

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

School Score

63/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

86.1%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

86.1%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 85.3%

Per-Pupil Spending

$13,066

National avg $13,239

State avg $14,719

School Score

63/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 63/100

State Score Position

#35

of 62 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Albany County

Measured School Summary

Albany County performs at an average level with a school score of 63/100 and a solid graduation rate of 86.1%.

Funding Context

With $13,066 per pupil, Albany County has adequate funding that generally covers core educational needs and some supplemental services.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 0% below the New York average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 0.8 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 11% lower than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Albany County before comparing districts

County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.

Local context that changes the interpretation

73 public schools and 21 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.

Overall screen

63/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #35 of 62 New York counties with school score data.

Completion

86.1%

0.8 pts above the state average

Funding context

$13,066

$1,653 below the state average

School coverage

21 districts represented in the county school list.

Start with measured county context

This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.

Check the local school mix

Albany County has 73 public schools across 21 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.

Verify local rules

Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.

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Parent decision brief

What Albany County school data means before you move

County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.

Large multi-district county

Albany County has many school records across many districts. County averages are only the opening screen; neighborhood-level assignment and grade-band fit matter more here.

State position

#35

of 62 New York counties with school score data. The county score is roughly in line with the state average.

Data confidence

Usable

3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.

K-12 continuity check

These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.

ALBANY CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Elementary to high school visible

7,965 students

Elementary 11Middle 2High 3Other 0

16 listed schools in this county slice.

NORTH COLONIE CSD

Elementary to high school visible

6,023 students

Elementary 6Middle 1High 1Other 0

8 listed schools in this county slice.

SOUTH COLONIE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

Elementary to high school visible

4,889 students

Elementary 5Middle 2High 1Other 0

8 listed schools in this county slice.

GUILDERLAND CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

Elementary to high school visible

4,853 students

Elementary 5Middle 1High 1Other 0

7 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

ALBANY CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT is the largest listed district slice, with 16 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.

What the data cannot tell you

NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.

Questions to ask before choosing an address

Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Albany County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Albany County district systems?

What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?

Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?

Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?

Education Overview

About Schools in Albany County, New York

This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.

A Robust Infrastructure for Albany Students

Albany County maintains a diverse educational network of 73 public schools serving 39,302 total students. This infrastructure spans 21 districts and includes 46 elementary, 10 middle, and 14 high schools.

Albany City Schools Lead Regional Enrollment

Albany City School District is the county's largest, educating 7,965 students across 16 different schools. The region also features seven charter schools, representing nearly 10% of the total public school options.

Suburban Focus with Large High Schools

Education here is primarily suburban, with 40 schools in suburban locales and 23 in city settings. While the average school size is 538 students, Albany High School is the largest, serving 2,676 students.

School Overview

Total Schools

in Albany County

Reported Enrollment

39,302

73 schools reporting

School Districts

districts

Charter Schools

10% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary46

Middle10

High14

Other3

21 School Districts in Albany County

ALBANY CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

NORTH COLONIE CSD

SOUTH COLONIE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

GUILDERLAND CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

BETHLEHEM CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

COHOES CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

5 schools

1,837 students

RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

4 schools

1,795 students

WATERVLIET CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

2 schools

1,345 students

VOORHEESVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

3 schools

1,232 students

KIPP TECH VALLEY CHARTER SCHOOL

1 school

913 students

73 Public Schools in Albany County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 7 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

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Public schools in Albany County, including district, location, profile availability, grades, type, and enrollment.
School Name	Profile	District	Location	Grades	Type / Flags	Reported Enrollment
ALBANY HIGH SCHOOL	Profile	ALBANY CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT	ALBANY, 12203City: Small	9–12	High	2,676
SHAKER HIGH SCHOOL	Profile	NORTH COLONIE CSD	LATHAM, 12110Suburb: Large	9–12	High	2,018
COLONIE CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL	Profile	SOUTH COLONIE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT	ALBANY, 12205Suburb: Large	9–12	High	1,538
GUILDERLAND HIGH SCHOOL	Profile	GUILDERLAND CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT	GUILDERLAND CENTER, 12085Suburb: Large	9–12	High	1,462
SHAKER MIDDLE SCHOOL	Profile	NORTH COLONIE CSD	LATHAM, 12110Suburb: Large	6–8	Middle	1,423
BETHLEHEM CENTRAL SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL	Profile	BETHLEHEM CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT	DELMAR, 12054Suburb: Large	9–12	High	1,364
FARNSWORTH MIDDLE SCHOOL	Profile	GUILDERLAND CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT	GUILDERLAND, 12084Suburb: Large	6–8	Middle	1,151
BETHLEHEM CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL	Record	BETHLEHEM CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT	DELMAR, 12054Suburb: Large	6–8	Middle	923
KIPP TECH VALLEY CHARTER SCHOOL	Record	KIPP TECH VALLEY CHARTER SCHOOL	ALBANY, 12210City: Small	KG–8	Charter	913
SAND CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL	Record	SOUTH COLONIE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT	ALBANY, 12205Suburb: Large	5–8	Middle	868
WATERVLIET JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL	Record	WATERVLIET CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT	WATERVLIET, 12189Suburb: Large	6–12	High	684
KIPP ALBANY COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL	Record	KIPP ALBANY COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL	ALBANY, 12202City: Small	KG–8	Charter	682
WILLIAM S HACKETT MIDDLE SCHOOL	Record	ALBANY CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT	ALBANY, 12202City: Small	6–8	Middle	672
WATERVLIET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	WATERVLIET CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT	WATERVLIET, 12189Suburb: Large	PK–5	Primary	661
STEPHEN AND HARRIET MYERS MIDDLE SCHOOL	Record	ALBANY CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT	ALBANY, 12209City: Small	6–12	High	641
LISHA KILL MIDDLE SCHOOL	Record	SOUTH COLONIE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT	ALBANY, 12205Suburb: Large	5–8	Middle	628
VOORHEESVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	VOORHEESVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT	VOORHEESVILLE, 12186Suburb: Large	KG–5	Primary	589
COHOES HIGH SCHOOL	Record	COHOES CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT	COHOES, 12047Suburb: Large	9–12	High	554
BOGHT HILLS SCHOOL	Record	NORTH COLONIE CSD	COHOES, 12047Suburb: Large	KG–5	Primary	548
RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL	Record	RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT	RAVENA, 12143Town: Fringe	9–12	High	544

ALBANY HIGH SCHOOL

ALBANY CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

ALBANY, 12203 / City: Small

Profile9–12High2,676 students

SHAKER HIGH SCHOOL

NORTH COLONIE CSD

LATHAM, 12110 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,018 students

COLONIE CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL

SOUTH COLONIE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

ALBANY, 12205 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,538 students

GUILDERLAND HIGH SCHOOL

GUILDERLAND CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

GUILDERLAND CENTER, 12085 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,462 students

SHAKER MIDDLE SCHOOL

NORTH COLONIE CSD

LATHAM, 12110 / Suburb: Large

Profile6–8Middle1,423 students

BETHLEHEM CENTRAL SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

BETHLEHEM CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

DELMAR, 12054 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,364 students

FARNSWORTH MIDDLE SCHOOL

GUILDERLAND CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

GUILDERLAND, 12084 / Suburb: Large

Profile6–8Middle1,151 students

BETHLEHEM CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL

BETHLEHEM CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

DELMAR, 12054 / Suburb: Large

Record6–8Middle923 students

KIPP TECH VALLEY CHARTER SCHOOL

ALBANY, 12210 / City: Small

RecordKG–8Charter913 students

SAND CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL

SOUTH COLONIE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

ALBANY, 12205 / Suburb: Large

Record5–8Middle868 students

WATERVLIET JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

WATERVLIET CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

WATERVLIET, 12189 / Suburb: Large

Record6–12High684 students

KIPP ALBANY COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL

ALBANY, 12202 / City: Small

RecordKG–8Charter682 students

WILLIAM S HACKETT MIDDLE SCHOOL

ALBANY CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

ALBANY, 12202 / City: Small

Record6–8Middle672 students

WATERVLIET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

WATERVLIET CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

WATERVLIET, 12189 / Suburb: Large

RecordPK–5Primary661 students

STEPHEN AND HARRIET MYERS MIDDLE SCHOOL

ALBANY CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

ALBANY, 12209 / City: Small

Record6–12High641 students

LISHA KILL MIDDLE SCHOOL

SOUTH COLONIE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

ALBANY, 12205 / Suburb: Large

Record5–8Middle628 students

VOORHEESVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

VOORHEESVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

VOORHEESVILLE, 12186 / Suburb: Large

RecordKG–5Primary589 students

COHOES HIGH SCHOOL

COHOES CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

COHOES, 12047 / Suburb: Large

Record9–12High554 students

BOGHT HILLS SCHOOL

NORTH COLONIE CSD

COHOES, 12047 / Suburb: Large

RecordKG–5Primary548 students

RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

RAVENA, 12143 / Town: Fringe

Record9–12High544 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$13,066

State avg $14,719

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which New York counties have the highest graduation rates?

Putnam County (93.4%), Genesee County (92.5%), and Schuyler County (91.8%) currently lead New York among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.

What is per-pupil spending like in New York?

Across New York counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $14,719. The highest current county values are Hamilton County ($26,327), New York County ($21,940), and Putnam County ($19,993). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.

How should I read the school score in Albany County?

Albany County has a school score of 63/100, which is a midrange measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.

What is the graduation rate in Albany County?

The high school graduation rate in Albany County is 86.1%, which is below the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.

How much does Albany County spend per student?

Albany County spends $13,066 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated May 13, 2026Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.

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