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Albany County Public Schools

Albany County, New York

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

Total Schools

73

public schools

Total Enrollment

39,302

students

School Districts

21

districts

Directory guide

How to use the Albany County public school directory

Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for New York; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.

District shape

Albany County has 21 district entries. ALBANY CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 16 schools.

Community spread

School records are spread across 18 listed communities. ALBANY has the most listed schools, with 34 records.

Grade-level mix

Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 46 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.

Choice-program flags

NCES flags 7 schools as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 7 charter. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.

Filter before comparing

Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.

Open profiles where available

7 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.

Verify assignment locally

County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.

School Overview

Total Schools

73

in Albany County

Reported Enrollment

39,302

73 schools reporting

School Districts

21

districts

Charter Schools

7

10% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary46
Middle10
High14
Other3

21 School Districts in Albany County

ALBANY CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

16 schools
7,965 students

NORTH COLONIE CSD

8 schools
6,023 students

SOUTH COLONIE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

8 schools
4,889 students

GUILDERLAND CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

7 schools
4,853 students

BETHLEHEM CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

7 schools
4,070 students

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

Level

Showing 20 of 73 matching schools

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

Listed only6–8Middle923 students

KIPP TECH VALLEY CHARTER SCHOOL

KIPP TECH VALLEY CHARTER SCHOOL

ALBANY, 12210 / City: Small

Listed onlyKG–8Charter913 students

SAND CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL

SOUTH COLONIE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

ALBANY, 12205 / Suburb: Large

Listed only5–8Middle868 students

WATERVLIET JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

WATERVLIET CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

WATERVLIET, 12189 / Suburb: Large

Listed only6–12High684 students

KIPP ALBANY COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL

KIPP ALBANY COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL

ALBANY, 12202 / City: Small

Listed onlyKG–8Charter682 students

WILLIAM S HACKETT MIDDLE SCHOOL

ALBANY CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

ALBANY, 12202 / City: Small

Listed only6–8Middle672 students

WATERVLIET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

WATERVLIET CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

WATERVLIET, 12189 / Suburb: Large

Listed onlyPK–5Primary661 students

STEPHEN AND HARRIET MYERS MIDDLE SCHOOL

ALBANY CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

ALBANY, 12209 / City: Small

Listed only6–12High641 students

LISHA KILL MIDDLE SCHOOL

SOUTH COLONIE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

ALBANY, 12205 / Suburb: Large

Listed only5–8Middle628 students

VOORHEESVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

VOORHEESVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

VOORHEESVILLE, 12186 / Suburb: Large

Listed onlyKG–5Primary589 students

COHOES HIGH SCHOOL

COHOES CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

COHOES, 12047 / Suburb: Large

Listed only9–12High554 students

BOGHT HILLS SCHOOL

NORTH COLONIE CSD

COHOES, 12047 / Suburb: Large

Listed onlyKG–5Primary548 students

RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

RAVENA, 12143 / Town: Fringe

Listed only9–12High544 students

Albany County school directory FAQ

Does this list show which Albany County school serves my address?

No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in New York. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.

What is included in the Albany County public school directory?

The directory lists 73 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.

Does this page rank the best schools in Albany County?

No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.

Are private schools included in this Albany County list?

No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.

Why do some Albany County schools have profiles while others are listed only?

SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 7 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.

How should I compare school districts in Albany County?

Start with the 21 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.

What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Albany County directory?

Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.

← Back to Albany County Education OverviewCounty school score: 63/100

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.