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#4330 of 4,742 schools in NY
Sheridan Preparatory Academy
Elementary School · Albany City School District · Albany, NY
An Albany City School District elementary school where students score 30 points below what's typical for similar communities.
400 SHERIDAN AVE, Albany, NY 12206
- Math 12% proficient (2022)
- Reading 12% proficient (2022)
- 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sheridan Preparatory Academy score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 53 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 12% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 18% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 19% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
80.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Sheridan Preparatory Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 94Walker's Paradise
- Transit 61Good Transit
- Bike 64Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,693/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Albany), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$38,931
Median home value
$162,300
Median rent
$1,189/mo
College educated
26.1%
Homeownership
26.1%
Poverty rate
37.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 12206; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Island Bilingual MontessoriPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–5 | 0.1 mi | 14 | Compare → |
| Brighter Choice Charter School for BoysCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.1 | K–5 | 0.2 mi | 247 | Compare → |
| Brighter Choice Charter School for GirlsCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.6 | K–5 | 0.2 mi | 318 | Compare → |
| Arbor Hill Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 277 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Albany City School District
- Schools in district
- 16
- Rank in district
- #12 of 15
- District spending per student
- $28,688NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sheridan Preparatory Academy is listed in ALBANY CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sheridan Preparatory Academy
Sheridan Preparatory Academy is a public elementary school in Albany, NY, part of Albany City School District, serving approximately 253 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #4,330 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sheridan Preparatory Academy
What grades does Sheridan Preparatory Academy serve?
Sheridan Preparatory Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Sheridan Preparatory Academy?
Sheridan Preparatory Academy has an enrollment of approximately 253 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sheridan Preparatory Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Sheridan Preparatory Academy is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sheridan Preparatory Academy rank in NY?
Sheridan Preparatory Academy ranks #4,330 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Sheridan Preparatory Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Sheridan Preparatory Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Sheridan Preparatory Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sheridan Preparatory Academy has 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Sheridan Preparatory Academy a charter school?
No, Sheridan Preparatory Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sheridan Preparatory Academy a Title I school?
No, Sheridan Preparatory Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sheridan Preparatory Academy?
80.6% of students at Sheridan Preparatory Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 253
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Albany County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 58.5%
- Phone
- (518) 475-6850
- Area population (ZIP 12206)
- 14,592
- Area average commute
- 22.3 min
- Area median age
- 32.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 12206; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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