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

No. Use the Rensselaer 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 Rensselaer 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 Rensselaer County?

Start with the 40 listed public schools and 14 district entries, then compare similar grade bands and confirm the address-level rules locally.

Rensselaer County Schools & Education

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

Rensselaer County, New York

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

School Score

72/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Higher Signal

Graduation Rate

89.6%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

89.6%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 85.3%

Per-Pupil Spending

$13,120

National avg $13,239

State avg $14,719

School Score

72/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 63/100

State Score Position

#11

of 62 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Rensselaer County

Measured School Summary

Rensselaer County shows higher measured school signals with a score of 72/100, though its graduation rate of 89.6% is a note of consideration.

Funding Context

With $13,120 per pupil, Rensselaer County has adequate funding that generally covers core educational needs and some supplemental services.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 14% above the New York average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 4.3 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 11% lower than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Rensselaer 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

40 public schools and 14 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

72/100

Higher measured signal. Ranks #11 of 62 New York counties with school score data.

Completion

89.6%

4.3 pts above the state average

Funding context

$13,120

$1,599 below the state average

School coverage

14 districts represented in the county school list.

Start with measured county context

This county screens well on the combined school metrics available here. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.

Check the local school mix

Rensselaer County has 40 public schools across 14 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 Rensselaer 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.

Higher-signal county

Rensselaer County screens well on the measured county-level school signal. The next check is whether that strength is broad across districts or concentrated in a few school pathways.

State position

#11

of 62 New York counties with school score data. The county score is 9 points above 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.

EAST GREENBUSH CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

Elementary to high school visible

4,052 students

Elementary 5Middle 1High 1Other 0

7 listed schools in this county slice.

TROY CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Elementary to high school visible

3,539 students

Elementary 5Middle 1High 1Other 0

7 listed schools in this county slice.

AVERILL PARK CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

Elementary to high school visible

2,589 students

Elementary 3Middle 1High 1Other 0

5 listed schools in this county slice.

LANSINGBURGH CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

Elementary to high school visible

2,084 students

Elementary 2Middle 1High 1Other 0

4 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

EAST GREENBUSH CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT is the largest listed district slice, with 7 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 Rensselaer County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Rensselaer 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 Rensselaer 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.

Diverse Learning Environments Across 14 Districts

Rensselaer County operates 40 public schools, providing education for 19,377 students through 14 distinct districts. The infrastructure is well-balanced with 23 elementary schools, 5 middle schools, and 9 high schools.

East Greenbush Leads Local Districts

The East Greenbush Central School District is the county's largest, enrolling 4,052 students across 7 schools. While traditional public schools dominate, the county also hosts one charter school to provide alternative educational options.

A Mix of Rural and Suburban Life

With 17 schools in rural areas and 11 in suburbs, the county offers a versatile range of campus settings. Schools average 484 students, ranging from the large Columbia High School with 1,252 students to much smaller community-focused elementary buildings.

School Overview

Total Schools

in Rensselaer County

Reported Enrollment

19,377

40 schools reporting

School Districts

districts

Charter Schools

3% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary23

Middle5

High9

Other3

14 School Districts in Rensselaer County

EAST GREENBUSH CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

TROY CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

AVERILL PARK CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

5 schools

2,589 students

LANSINGBURGH CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

4 schools

2,084 students

BRUNSWICK CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT (BRITTONKILL)

2 schools

1,095 students

HOOSICK FALLS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

3 schools

1,052 students

RENSSELAER CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

2 schools

1,015 students

SCHODACK CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

2 schools

877 students

HOOSIC VALLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

2 schools

856 students

KIPP TROY PREPARATORY CHARTER SCHOOL

1 school

741 students

40 Public Schools in Rensselaer County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 3 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 Rensselaer County, including district, location, profile availability, grades, type, and enrollment.
School Name	Profile	District	Location	Grades	Type / Flags	Reported Enrollment
COLUMBIA HIGH SCHOOL	Profile	EAST GREENBUSH CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT	EAST GREENBUSH, 12061Rural: Fringe	9–12	High	1,252
TROY HIGH SCHOOL	Profile	TROY CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT	TROY, 12180City: Small	9–12	High	1,153
HOWARD L GOFF SCHOOL	Profile	EAST GREENBUSH CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT	EAST GREENBUSH, 12061Suburb: Large	6–8	Middle	978
AVERILL PARK HIGH SCHOOL	Record	AVERILL PARK CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT	AVERILL PARK, 12018Rural: Fringe	9–12	High	897
TROY MIDDLE SCHOOL	Record	TROY CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT	TROY, 12180City: Small	6–8	Middle	786
KIPP TROY PREPARATORY CHARTER SCHOOL	Record	KIPP TROY PREPARATORY CHARTER SCHOOL	TROY, 12180City: Small	KG–12	Charter	741
LANSINGBURGH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL	Record	LANSINGBURGH CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT	TROY, 12182City: Small	9–12	High	638
TAMARAC MIDDLE SCHOOL HIGH SCHOOL	Record	BRUNSWICK CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT (BRITTONKILL)	TROY, 12180Rural: Fringe	PK–12	Other	602
ALGONQUIN MIDDLE SCHOOL	Record	AVERILL PARK CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT	AVERILL PARK, 12018Rural: Fringe	6–8	Middle	585
TURNPIKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	LANSINGBURGH CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT	TROY, 12182City: Small	PK–2	Primary	534
RENSSELAER JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL	Record	RENSSELAER CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT	RENSSELAER, 12144Suburb: Large	6–12	High	522
TAMARAC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	BRUNSWICK CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT (BRITTONKILL)	TROY, 12180Rural: Fringe	PK–5	Primary	493
VAN RENSSELAER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	RENSSELAER CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT	RENSSELAER, 12144Suburb: Large	PK–5	Primary	493
RENSSELAER-COLUMBIA-GREENE BOCES	Record	RENSSELAER-COLUMBIA-GREENE BOCES	CASTLETON, 12033Suburb: Large	KG–12	Special Education	480
KNICKERBACKER MIDDLE SCHOOL	Record	LANSINGBURGH CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT	TROY, 12182City: Small	6–8	Middle	471
CASTLETON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	SCHODACK CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT	CASTLETON, 12033Suburb: Large	KG–6	Primary	467
CITIZEN EDMOND GENET SCHOOL	Record	EAST GREENBUSH CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT	EAST GREENBUSH, 12061Suburb: Large	PK–5	Primary	466
HOOSIC VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	HOOSIC VALLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT	SCHAGHTICOKE, 12154Rural: Fringe	PK–6	Primary	459
RED MILL SCHOOL	Record	EAST GREENBUSH CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT	RENSSELAER, 12144Suburb: Large	PK–5	Primary	456
RENSSELAER PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	LANSINGBURGH CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT	TROY, 12182City: Small	3–5	Primary	441

COLUMBIA HIGH SCHOOL

EAST GREENBUSH CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

EAST GREENBUSH, 12061 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High1,252 students

TROY HIGH SCHOOL

TROY CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

TROY, 12180 / City: Small

Profile9–12High1,153 students

HOWARD L GOFF SCHOOL

EAST GREENBUSH CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

EAST GREENBUSH, 12061 / Suburb: Large

Profile6–8Middle978 students

AVERILL PARK HIGH SCHOOL

AVERILL PARK CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

AVERILL PARK, 12018 / Rural: Fringe

Record9–12High897 students

TROY MIDDLE SCHOOL

TROY CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

TROY, 12180 / City: Small

Record6–8Middle786 students

KIPP TROY PREPARATORY CHARTER SCHOOL

TROY, 12180 / City: Small

RecordKG–12Charter741 students

LANSINGBURGH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

LANSINGBURGH CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

TROY, 12182 / City: Small

Record9–12High638 students

TAMARAC MIDDLE SCHOOL HIGH SCHOOL

BRUNSWICK CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT (BRITTONKILL)

TROY, 12180 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–12Other602 students

ALGONQUIN MIDDLE SCHOOL

AVERILL PARK CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

AVERILL PARK, 12018 / Rural: Fringe

Record6–8Middle585 students

TURNPIKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

LANSINGBURGH CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

TROY, 12182 / City: Small

RecordPK–2Primary534 students

RENSSELAER JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

RENSSELAER CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

RENSSELAER, 12144 / Suburb: Large

Record6–12High522 students

TAMARAC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

BRUNSWICK CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT (BRITTONKILL)

TROY, 12180 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–5Primary493 students

VAN RENSSELAER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RENSSELAER CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

RENSSELAER, 12144 / Suburb: Large

RecordPK–5Primary493 students

RENSSELAER-COLUMBIA-GREENE BOCES

CASTLETON, 12033 / Suburb: Large

RecordKG–12Special Education480 students

KNICKERBACKER MIDDLE SCHOOL

LANSINGBURGH CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

TROY, 12182 / City: Small

Record6–8Middle471 students

CASTLETON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

SCHODACK CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

CASTLETON, 12033 / Suburb: Large

RecordKG–6Primary467 students

CITIZEN EDMOND GENET SCHOOL

EAST GREENBUSH CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

EAST GREENBUSH, 12061 / Suburb: Large

RecordPK–5Primary466 students

HOOSIC VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

HOOSIC VALLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

SCHAGHTICOKE, 12154 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–6Primary459 students

RED MILL SCHOOL

EAST GREENBUSH CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

RENSSELAER, 12144 / Suburb: Large

RecordPK–5Primary456 students

RENSSELAER PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

LANSINGBURGH CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

TROY, 12182 / City: Small

Record3–5Primary441 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$13,120

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 Rensselaer County?

Rensselaer County has a school score of 72/100, which is a higher 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 Rensselaer County?

The high school graduation rate in Rensselaer County is 89.6%, which is above 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 Rensselaer County spend per student?

Rensselaer County spends $13,120 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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