Albany City School District
School District · Albany, New York
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
16
11 elem, 3 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
8,329
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.6:1
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
16
11 elem, 3 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
8,329
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.6:1
How this district compares
New York rank
#325 of 615
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.1
above New York avg
Per-pupil spending
$28,688
+$908 vs New York median
District size
8,329 students
Much larger than New York median
The short answer
Albany City School District ranks #325 of 615 New York districts by overall school rating. Albany City School District's schools with real test data average 6.5/10 across 15 schools. Its top-rated schools are Albany School of Humanities (8.7/10), Montessori Magnet School (8.6/10), and New Scotland Elementary School (8.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.7/10 despite 55% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.6 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 Albany City School District schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +29.4 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Albany City School District schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Albany City School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (15 of 16). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Albany School of Humanities | 8.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Montessori Magnet School | 8.6 / 10 |
| 3 | New Scotland Elementary School | 8.0 / 10 |
| 4 | Eagle Point Elementary School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 5 | Thomas S O'brien Academy of Science & Technology | 7.3 / 10 |
| 6 | Sheridan Preparatory Academy | 6.9 / 10 |
| 7 | Pine Hills Elementary School | 6.6 / 10 |
| 8 | Delaware Community School | 6.6 / 10 |
| 9 | Albany High School | 6.4 / 10 |
| 10 | Arbor Hill Elementary School | 6.1 / 10 |
See all 16 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Albany City School District
Albany City School District is a Albany, New York school district serving 16 schools.The district educates 8,329 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.6:1. District-level spending was $28,688 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.5/10, Albany City School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Albany School of Humanities, which has a composite score of 8.7/10.
In standardized testing, Albany City School District students show an average math proficiency of 33.7% and ELA proficiency of 33.2%.
The district includes 11 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Albany City School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Albany City School District with test data.
Schools in Albany City School District
16 schoolsElementary Schools11
Middle Schools3
District Details
- State
- New York
- City
- Albany
- Total Enrollment
- 8,329
- Teachers (FTE)
- 720
- District spending per student
- $28,688NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 22.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Albany City School District?
Albany City School District has 16 schools in total — 11 elementary, 3 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Albany City School District?
The average composite rating for Albany City School District is 6.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Albany City School District?
Albany City School District's district-level spending was $28,688 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Albany City School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Albany City School District is 11.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Albany City School District?
Albany School of Humanities is the highest-rated school in Albany City School District with a composite score of 8.7/10.
What are the test scores in Albany City School District?
Across schools in Albany City School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 33.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 33.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Albany City School District compare to other districts in New York?
Albany City School District has an average school rating of 6.5/10 across 16 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in New York by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 33.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 33.2%
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.
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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.
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