For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 4,107 students in 12203, NY (there are 3 private schools, serving 357 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in 12203, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 12203, NY are Albany High School, Westmere Elementary School and Eagle Point Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 12203 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 12203, NY have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 12203, NY Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Albany High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
700 Washington Ave
Albany, NY 12203
(518) 475-6200
Albany, NY 12203
(518) 475-6200
Gr: 9-12 | 2,937 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #22.
Westmere Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6270 Johnston Rd
Albany, NY 12203
(518) 456-3771
Albany, NY 12203
(518) 456-3771
Gr: K-5 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #33.
Eagle Point Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1044 Western Ave
Albany, NY 12203
(518) 475-6825
Albany, NY 12203
(518) 475-6825
Gr: PK-5 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #44.
Pine Hills Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
41 N Allen St
Albany, NY 12203
(518) 475-6725
Albany, NY 12203
(518) 475-6725
Gr: PK-5 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 12203, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in 12203, NY include Albany High School, Westmere Elementary School and Eagle Point Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 12203?
4 public schools are located in 12203.
What percentage of students in 12203 go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in 12203 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 12203?
12203 public schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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