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Best Schools in Rensselaer Falls, New York

4 schools · 4 Middle

Private: 4
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Schools

4

0 public · 4 private

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Pending

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Median Home

$134,600

home value · ACS

Family Snapshot

At a glance
Median household income
$73,000

Census ACS, ZIPs in this city

Median home value
$134,600

Owner-occupied units

Bachelor's degree or higher
23%

Adults 25+

Avg commute
25 min

Workers age 16+

Owner-occupied homes
87%

Of occupied housing units

How Rensselaer Falls compares

Median household income

$73k

78% of New York median

About Schools in Rensselaer Falls, New York

Rensselaer Falls, New York is home to 4 schools, including 0 public schools and 4 private schools. The city's schools span 4 middle schools.

Rensselaer Falls's community shows 23% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $73,000. The poverty rate in the area is 27.5%.

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Filter by Level: All Levels (4) Middle (4)
Filter by Type: All Types (4) Private (4)
Filter by ZIP: 13680 (4)

Middle Schools

4 schools
# School Rating
1
Rock Island School Private
17 students · 1st–8th 		—
2
Anderson Valley School Private
17 students · 1st–8th 		—
3
Locust Grove Private
25 students · 1st–8th 		—
4
Mud Lake School Private
20 students · 1st–8th 		—

Schools in Rensselaer Falls

Rensselaer Falls, New York · 4 schools

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code

Median Income

$73,000

Median Home Value

$134,600

Median Rent

$625/mo

Population

1,417

College Educated

23%

Homeownership

87%

Avg Commute

25 min

Poverty Rate

27.5%

Community Profile

Rensselaer Falls has a median household income of $73,000. It is a community where 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $134,600, with a median rent of $625/month. The area has a poverty rate of 27.5%, indicating some economic challenges in the community. The average commute for residents is 25 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Schools by Level

State
New York
Middle
4

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Rensselaer Falls, New York

How many schools are in Rensselaer Falls, New York?

Rensselaer Falls has 4 schools, including 0 public and 4 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the education level in Rensselaer Falls, New York?

According to Census data, 23% of adults in Rensselaer Falls have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in Rensselaer Falls, New York?

The median household income in Rensselaer Falls is approximately $73,000 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

Are there private schools in Rensselaer Falls, New York?

Yes, Rensselaer Falls has 4 private schools alongside 0 public schools.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Rensselaer Falls, New York?

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Rensselaer Falls is 18.5:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Rensselaer Falls, New York?

MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, New York State Education Dept., and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.