Best Schools in Troy, New York
20 schools · 12 Elementary · 2 Middle · 4 High · 2 Other
Choosing a school in Troy?
Use this page to compare every school in Troy by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
PS 18
Elementary · Troy City School District. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
PS 16
Elementary · Troy City School District. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Carroll Hill School
Elementary · Troy City School District. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Troy for 2026 are PS 18 (8.1/10), PS 16 (7.8/10), and Carroll Hill School (7.4/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 15 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Schools
20
16 public · 4 private
Avg Score
6.0
out of 10
Median Home
$214,150
home value · ACS
Districts
6
serving the city
Schools
20
16 public · 4 private
Avg Score
6.0
out of 10
Median Home
$214,150
home value · ACS
Districts
6
serving the city
Rates 8.1/10 despite 48% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.2 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Troy schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +18.9 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Troy schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Troy
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (Top 10 of 15 rated schools; 20 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | PS 18 | 8.1 / 10 |
| 2 | PS 16 | 7.8 / 10 |
| 3 | Carroll Hill School | 7.4 / 10 |
| 4 | Rensselaer Park Elementary School | 7.1 / 10 |
| 5 | Troy High School | 6.7 / 10 |
| 6 | Lansingburgh Senior High School | 6.3 / 10 |
| 7 | PS 14 | 6.2 / 10 |
| 8 | Troy Middle School | 5.7 / 10 |
| 9 | Bell Top School | 5.6 / 10 |
| 10 | Tamarac Elementary School | 5.3 / 10 |
See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 6.0/10
- Median household income
- $64,215
- Median home value
- $214,150
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 34%
- Avg commute
- 24 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 49%
30% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Troy compares
New York rank
#355 of 473
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
-0.3
below New York avg (6.4)
Median household income
$64k
69% of New York median
Schools in this city
20
Troy's public schools split across 6 districts
No single ISD owns Troy. The public campuses divide among 6 districts.
The largest shares: Troy City School District (7), Lansingburgh Central School District (4), Brunswick Central School District (brittonkill) (2).
Among 15 public schools with real test data, composite scores run from 3.3 to 8.1 — the spread is inside Troy, not a citywide average.
- Troy City School District7 public · 44%
- Lansingburgh Central School District4 public · 25%
- Brunswick Central School District (brittonkill)2 public · 13%
- East Greenbush Central School District1 public · 6%
- Kipp Troy Preparatory Charter School1 public · 6%
About Schools in Troy, New York
Troy, New York sits in Rensselaer County along the eastern bank of the Hudson River. Its public school landscape covers 16 ranked schools with an average score of 6.3 out of 10 — a useful baseline, though the real story is in how performance distributes across grade levels and which parts of the district pull that average up.
The top of the market leans heavily elementary. Seven of Troy's 16 ranked schools — 44% of the pool — score 7 or above, and all five of the highest-rated schools are at the elementary level. Tamarac Elementary School leads the city with a 7.9, making it the clear standout. North Greenbush School follows at 7.7, and PS 14, PS 16, and PS 18 each earn a 7.5. That cluster of strong elementary options gives families with younger children a meaningful set of choices and real separation from the city average.
The gap between those top performers and the 6.3 average signals unevenness in the broader landscape. Parents of middle or high school students will need to look more carefully at individual school data rather than relying on the district's overall picture. Troy's higher-performing schools are concentrated at one end of the grade band, not spread evenly across it.
Practical takeaway: if elementary performance is the priority, Tamarac and North Greenbush both sit well above the city average and are worth mapping against your address. If you have children spanning multiple grade levels, track the feeder patterns — knowing which middle and high schools your chosen elementary leads to is as important as the elementary scores themselves. Troy's strongest options reward parents who research early, look school by school, and factor in the full K–12 path before settling on a neighborhood.
Elementary Schools
12 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 297 students · Kindergarten–5th | 8.1 |
| 2 | 242 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.8 |
| 3 | 31 students · Kindergarten–2nd | 7.5 |
| 4 | 321 students · Kindergarten–5th | 7.4 |
| 5 | 447 students · 2nd–5th | 7.1 |
| 6 | 457 students · Pre-K–5th | 6.2 |
| 7 | 309 students · Kindergarten–5th | 5.6 |
| 8 | 489 students · Pre-K–5th | 5.3 |
| 9 | 272 students · Pre-K–5th | 4.2 |
| 10 | 501 students · Pre-K–2nd | 3.3 |
Show all 12 elementary schools in Troy
Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.
Middle Schools
2 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 761 students · 6th–8th | 5.7 |
| 2 | 443 students · 6th–8th | 5.2 |
High Schools
4 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,190 students · 9th–12th | 6.7 | ||
| 2 | 660 students · 9th–12th | 6.3 | ||
Private Schools2 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | Emma Willard SchoolPrivate 365 students · 9th–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 2 | La Salle InstitutePrivate 532 students · 6th–12th | Not Rated | ||
Other Schools
2 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 593 students · Pre-K–12th | 5.0 |
| 2 | 742 students · Kindergarten–12th | 3.5 |
Schools in Troy
Troy, New York · 20 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 2 ZIP codes
Median Income
$64,215
Median Home Value
$214,150
Median Rent
$1,100/mo
Population
68,344
College Educated
34%
Homeownership
49%
Avg Commute
24 min
Poverty Rate
20.5%
Community Profile
Troy has a median household income of $64,215. It is an area where 34% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $214,150, with a median rent of $1,100/month. The area has a poverty rate of 20.5%, indicating some economic challenges in the community. The average commute for residents is 24 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- New York
- Elementary
- 12
- Middle
- 2
- High
- 4
- Other
- 2
Resources
School Districts (6)
KIPP TROY PREPARATORY CHARTER SCHOOL
1 school · 742 students
BRUNSWICK CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT (BRITTONKILL)
2 schools · 1,109 students
EAST GREENBUSH CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
7 schools · 4,133 students
LANSINGBURGH CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
4 schools · 2,109 students
TROY CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
7 schools · 3,679 students
NORTH GREENBUSH COMMON SCHOOL DISTRICT (WILLIAMS)
1 school · 31 students
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How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateFrequently Asked Questions
Common questions about schools in Troy, New York
How many schools are in Troy, New York?
Troy has 20 schools, including 16 public and 4 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Troy, New York?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Troy is 6.0 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Troy, New York?
The top-ranked school in Troy on MySchoolScout is PS 18 with a composite score of 8.1/10.
What is the best elementary school in Troy, New York?
The top-ranked elementary school in Troy on MySchoolScout is PS 18 with a composite score of 8.1/10.
What is the best middle school in Troy, New York?
The top-ranked middle school in Troy on MySchoolScout is Troy Middle School with a composite score of 5.7/10.
What is the best high school in Troy, New York?
The top-ranked high school in Troy on MySchoolScout is Troy High School with a composite score of 6.7/10.
How many school districts serve Troy, New York?
Troy is served by 6 school districts: Kipp Troy Preparatory Charter School, Brunswick Central School District (brittonkill), East Greenbush Central School District, Lansingburgh Central School District, Troy City School District, North Greenbush Common School District (williams).
What is the education level in Troy, New York?
According to Census data, 34% of adults in Troy have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Troy, New York?
The median household income in Troy is approximately $64,215 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Troy, New York?
Yes, Troy has 4 private schools alongside 16 public schools. The top-rated private school is Emma Willard School with a score of 7.7/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Troy, New York?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Troy is 10.0:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Troy, 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.