For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 851 students in 12208, NY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 12208, NY are New Scotland Elementary School and Albany Leadership Charter School For Girls. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 12208 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in 12208, NY have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 12208, NY Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
New Scotland Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
385 New Scotland Ave
Albany, NY 12208
(518) 475-6775
Albany, NY 12208
(518) 475-6775
Grades: PK-5
| 459 students
Rank: #22.
Albany Leadership Charter School For Girls
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
19 Hackett Blvd
Albany, NY 12208
(518) 694-5300
Albany, NY 12208
(518) 694-5300
Grades: 6-12
| 392 students
12208, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Capital District Chldrn & Youth Svcs (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
75 New Scotland Avenue
Albany, NY 12208
(518) 447-9611
Albany, NY 12208
(518) 447-9611
Grades: Inquire with school
| 6 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 12208, NY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 12208, NY include New Scotland Elementary School and Albany Leadership Charter School For Girls.
How many public elementary schools are located in 12208?
2 public elementary schools are located in 12208.
What is the racial composition of students in 12208?
12208 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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