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18 schools in Troy

New York · Public K-12

Within Troy, New York, 18 public K-12 schools teach roughly 8,070 students, an average of 448 per campus.

7-year change in Troy

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
8,070
-419 (-5%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
17
+1 (+6%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
48%
was 53%
% Hispanic
17%
was 14%
% Black
23%
was 24%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
BELL TOP SCHOOLElementaryKG-05304
CARROLL HILL SCHOOLElementaryPK-05325
GARDNER-DICKINSON SCHOOLElementaryPK-08306
KIPP TROY PREPARATORY CHARTER SCHOOLCombinedKG-12762
KNICKERBACKER MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle06-08474
LANSINGBURGH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLHigh09-12625
NORTH GREENBUSH SCHOOLElementaryKG-0235
PS 14ElementaryPK-05460
PS 16ElementaryPK-05249
PS 18ElementaryKG-05313
PS 2ElementaryPK-05249
RENSSELAER COUNTY JAILElementaryM-M·
RENSSELAER PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryKG-05419
TAMARAC ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryPK-05505
TAMARAC MIDDLE SCHOOL HIGH SCHOOLCombinedPK-12576
TROY HIGH SCHOOLHigh09-121,193
TROY MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle06-08733
TURNPIKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryPK-02542

About Troy

Troy is a medium-population New York city in terms of public-school footprint, with 18 schools and 8,070 students total.

On the level-by-level breakdown, the city is built around 12 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high, and 2 other.

Schools in Troy average about 448 students each, 14% lower than the New York norm.

Looking at the last 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment contracted 5%: 8,489 students in SY 2017-18 versus 8,070 in SY 2024-25. The school count climbed from 16 to 17 across the same 7-year window. The White share of public-school enrollment fell from 53% to 48%.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Troy discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Troy?
Troy, New York has 18 public K-12 schools serving approximately 8,070 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Troy?
Troy has 12 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high, 2 combined-grade public schools.
What is the largest public school in Troy?
TROY HIGH SCHOOL is the largest public school in Troy by enrollment, with approximately 1,193 students.
What school districts serve Troy?
Troy is served by 7 public school districts, including KIPP TROY PREPARATORY CHARTER SCHOOL, BRUNSWICK CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT (BRITTONKILL), EAST GREENBUSH CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT, TROY CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT, WYNANTSKILL UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT and 2 others.
What grade levels do public schools in Troy cover?
Public schools in Troy serve students from pre-K through grade 12.
Are there charter schools in Troy?
1 of the 18 public schools in Troy are charter schools.