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Rensselaer County Public Schools

Rensselaer County, New York

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

Total Schools

40

public schools

Total Enrollment

19,377

students

School Districts

14

districts

Directory guide

How to use the Rensselaer 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

Rensselaer County has 14 district entries. EAST GREENBUSH CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 7 schools.

Community spread

School records are spread across 13 listed communities. TROY has the most listed schools, with 16 records.

Grade-level mix

Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 23 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.

Choice-program flags

NCES flags 1 school as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 1 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

3 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

40

in Rensselaer County

Reported Enrollment

19,377

40 schools reporting

School Districts

14

districts

Charter Schools

1

3% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary23
Middle5
High9
Other3

14 School Districts in Rensselaer County

EAST GREENBUSH CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

7 schools
4,052 students

TROY CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

7 schools
3,539 students

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

Level

Showing 20 of 40 matching schools

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

Listed only9–12High897 students

TROY MIDDLE SCHOOL

TROY CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

TROY, 12180 / City: Small

Listed only6–8Middle786 students

KIPP TROY PREPARATORY CHARTER SCHOOL

KIPP TROY PREPARATORY CHARTER SCHOOL

TROY, 12180 / City: Small

Listed onlyKG–12Charter741 students

LANSINGBURGH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

LANSINGBURGH CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

TROY, 12182 / City: Small

Listed only9–12High638 students

TAMARAC MIDDLE SCHOOL HIGH SCHOOL

BRUNSWICK CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT (BRITTONKILL)

TROY, 12180 / Rural: Fringe

Listed onlyPK–12Other602 students

ALGONQUIN MIDDLE SCHOOL

AVERILL PARK CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

AVERILL PARK, 12018 / Rural: Fringe

Listed only6–8Middle585 students

TURNPIKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

LANSINGBURGH CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

TROY, 12182 / City: Small

Listed onlyPK–2Primary534 students

RENSSELAER JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

RENSSELAER CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

RENSSELAER, 12144 / Suburb: Large

Listed only6–12High522 students

TAMARAC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

BRUNSWICK CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT (BRITTONKILL)

TROY, 12180 / Rural: Fringe

Listed onlyPK–5Primary493 students

VAN RENSSELAER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RENSSELAER CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

RENSSELAER, 12144 / Suburb: Large

Listed onlyPK–5Primary493 students

RENSSELAER-COLUMBIA-GREENE BOCES

RENSSELAER-COLUMBIA-GREENE BOCES

CASTLETON, 12033 / Suburb: Large

Listed onlyKG–12Special Education480 students

KNICKERBACKER MIDDLE SCHOOL

LANSINGBURGH CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

TROY, 12182 / City: Small

Listed only6–8Middle471 students

CASTLETON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

SCHODACK CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

CASTLETON, 12033 / Suburb: Large

Listed onlyKG–6Primary467 students

CITIZEN EDMOND GENET SCHOOL

EAST GREENBUSH CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

EAST GREENBUSH, 12061 / Suburb: Large

Listed onlyPK–5Primary466 students

HOOSIC VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

HOOSIC VALLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

SCHAGHTICOKE, 12154 / Rural: Fringe

Listed onlyPK–6Primary459 students

RED MILL SCHOOL

EAST GREENBUSH CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

RENSSELAER, 12144 / Suburb: Large

Listed onlyPK–5Primary456 students

RENSSELAER PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

LANSINGBURGH CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

TROY, 12182 / City: Small

Listed only3–5Primary441 students

Rensselaer County school directory FAQ

Does this list show which Rensselaer 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 Rensselaer County public school directory?

The directory lists 40 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 Rensselaer 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 Rensselaer 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 Rensselaer County schools have profiles while others are listed only?

SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 3 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 Rensselaer County?

Start with the 14 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 Rensselaer 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 Rensselaer County Education OverviewCounty school score: 72/100

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.