For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,485 students in 12144, NY (there are , serving 519 private students). 74% of all K-12 students in 12144, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in 12144, NY are Red Mill School, Rensselaer Junior/senior High School and Van Rensselaer Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø schools in zipcode 12144 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 12144, NY have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best 12144, NY ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Red Mill School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
225 Mccullough Pl
Rensselaer, NY 12144
(518) 207-2660
Rensselaer, NY 12144
(518) 207-2660
Gr: PK-5 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Rensselaer Junior/senior High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
25 Van Rensselaer Dr
Rensselaer, NY 12144
(518) 436-8561
Rensselaer, NY 12144
(518) 436-8561
Gr: 6-12 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #33.
Van Rensselaer Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
25 Van Rensselaer Dr
Rensselaer, NY 12144
(518) 436-4618
Rensselaer, NY 12144
(518) 436-4618
Gr: PK-5 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: n/an/a
Nurses Middle College Charter High School-capital Region
Charter School
199 Washington Ave
Rensselaer, NY 12144
(518) 918-4705
Rensselaer, NY 12144
(518) 918-4705
Gr: 9 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
12144, New York ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
New York State Office Of Children And Family Servi (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
Capital View Office Park
Rensselaer, NY 12144
(518) 473-7793
Rensselaer, NY 12144
(518) 473-7793
Gr: 5-12 | 441 students Minority enrollment: 88%
Nys Office Of Children & Family Serv (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
52 Washington St/cap Vw Off Pk
Rensselaer, NY 12144
Rensselaer, NY 12144
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 12144, NY?
The top ranked public schools in 12144, NY include Red Mill School, Rensselaer Junior/senior High School and Van Rensselaer Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 12144?
4 public schools are located in 12144.
What percentage of students in 12144 go to public school?
74% of all K-12 students in 12144 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 12144?
12144 public schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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