36 schools in Albany

New York · Public K-12

In Albany, public K-12 schools number 36 and serve approximately 18,008 students across 25 elementary, 5 middle, and 5 high.

4-year change in Albany

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25

Total enrollment

18,008

+791 (+5%) vs SY 2020-21

School count

0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21

Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

Residents

100,492

all ages · ACS 5-yr

Students

18,008

public K-12 · NCES

Schools

public K-12

Schools

A-Z Largest Top rated

Name	Level	Grades	Enrollment
ALBANY HIGH SCHOOL	High	09-12	2,937
ALBANY LEADERSHIP CHARTER SCHOOL FOR GIRLS	High	06-12	383
ALBANY SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES	Elementary	PK-05	378
ALBANY-SCHOHARIE-SCHENECTADY-SARATOGA BOCES	Combined	KG-12	294
ARBOR HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Elementary	PK-05	301
BRIGHTER CHOICE CHARTER SCHOOL FOR BOYS	Elementary	KG-05	240
BRIGHTER CHOICE CHARTER SCHOOL FOR GIRLS	Elementary	KG-05	316
CAP DIST JUVENILE SECURE DETENTION	Elementary	M-M	·
COLONIE CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL	High	09-12	1,640
DELAWARE COMMUNITY SCHOOL	Elementary	PK-05	276
DUAL LANGUAGE PROGRAM AT ALBANY INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY	Elementary	PK-05	213
EAGLE POINT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Elementary	PK-05	279
FOREST PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Elementary	PK-04	311
GIFFEN MEMORIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Elementary	PK-05	387
GREEN TECH HIGH CHARTER SCHOOL	High	06-12	450
HENRY JOHNSON CHARTER SCHOOL	Elementary	KG-04	346
KIPP ALBANY COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL	Elementary	KG-08	688
KIPP TECH VALLEY CHARTER SCHOOL	Elementary	KG-08	840
LISHA KILL MIDDLE SCHOOL	Middle	05-08	640
MONTESSORI MAGNET SCHOOL	Elementary	PK-05	322
NEW SCOTLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Elementary	PK-05	451
NORTH ALBANY ACADEMY MIDDLE SCHOOL	Middle	06-08	588
NYS DEPT OF CORRECTIONS PLACEMENT	High	UG-UG	374
PINE HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Elementary	PK-05	363
ROESSLEVILLE SCHOOL	Elementary	PK-04	368
ROOTS ACADEMY AT WEST HILL	Elementary	PK-05	283
SADDLEWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Elementary	PK-04	351
SAND CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL	Middle	05-08	873
SHAKER ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Elementary	PK-04	354
SHERIDAN PREPARATORY ACADEMY	Elementary	PK-05	284
STEPHEN AND HARRIET MYERS MIDDLE SCHOOL	Middle	06-08	570
TECH VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL	Elementary	M-M	·
THOMAS S O'BRIEN ACADEMY OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY	Elementary	PK-05	262
VEEDER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Elementary	PK-04	503
WESTMERE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Elementary	KG-05	528
WILLIAM S HACKETT MIDDLE SCHOOL	Middle	06-08	615

About Albany

Albany is a high-population New York city in terms of public-school footprint, with 36 schools and 18,008 students total.

In terms of grade levels, the city is built around 25 elementary, 5 middle, 5 high, and 1 other.

Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 18,008 students, rose 5% from the 17,217 reported in SY 2020-21.

On allk12, the community for Albany discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Albany, New York?

There are 36 public K-12 schools in Albany, with a combined enrollment of about 18,008.

How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Albany?

Albany has 25 elementary schools, 5 middle schools, 5 high schools, and 1 combined-grade school.

What is the largest public school in Albany?

ALBANY HIGH SCHOOL is the largest public school in Albany by enrollment, with approximately 2,937 students.

What school districts serve Albany?

Albany is served by 13 public school districts, including ALBANY-SCHOHARIE-SCHENECTADY-SARATOGA BOCES, ALBANY CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT, BRIGHTER CHOICE CHARTER SCHOOL FOR BOYS, BRIGHTER CHOICE CHARTER SCHOOL FOR GIRLS, SOUTH COLONIE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT and 8 others.

What grade levels do public schools in Albany cover?

Public schools in Albany serve students from pre-K through grade 12.

Are there charter schools in Albany?

7 of the 36 public schools in Albany are charter schools.