For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,216 students in 12209, NY.
The top ranked public schools in 12209, NY are Albany School Of Humanities, Stephen And Harriet Myers Middle School and Delaware Community School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 12209 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 12209, NY have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best 12209, NY Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Albany School Of Humanities
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
108 Whitehall Rd
Albany, NY 12209
(518) 475-6575
Albany, NY 12209
(518) 475-6575
Grades: PK-5
| 332 students
Rank: #22.
Stephen And Harriet Myers Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 Elbel Ct
Albany, NY 12209
(518) 475-6425
Albany, NY 12209
(518) 475-6425
Grades: 6-8
| 573 students
Rank: #33.
Delaware Community School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
43 Bertha St
Albany, NY 12209
(518) 475-6750
Albany, NY 12209
(518) 475-6750
Grades: PK-5
| 311 students
12209, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 12209, NY?
The top ranked public schools in 12209, NY include Albany School Of Humanities, Stephen And Harriet Myers Middle School and Delaware Community School.
How many public schools are located in 12209?
3 public schools are located in 12209.
What is the racial composition of students in 12209?
12209 public schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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