For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 831 students in the neighborhood of Delaware Avenue, Albany, NY.
The top-ranked public schools in Delaware Avenue are Albany School Of Humanities and Delaware Community School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Delaware Avenue, Albany, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Delaware Avenue, Albany, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: PK-5 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #22.
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
Gr: PK-5 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Delaware Avenue, Albany, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Delaware Avenue, Albany, NY include Albany School Of Humanities and Delaware Community School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Delaware Avenue, Albany?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Delaware Avenue, Albany.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Delaware Avenue, Albany?
the neighborhood of Delaware Avenue, Albany public schools minority enrollment is 86% 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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