For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,713 students in 12061, NY (there are 1 private school, serving 208 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 12061, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 12061, NY are Columbia High School, Howard L Goff School and Citizen Edmond Genet School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 12061 have an average math proficiency score of 79% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 12061, NY have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 12061, NY Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Columbia High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
962 Luther Rd
East Greenbush, NY 12061
(518) 207-2010
East Greenbush, NY 12061
(518) 207-2010
Gr: 9-12 | 1,272 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Howard L Goff School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
35 Gilligan Rd
East Greenbush, NY 12061
(518) 207-2430
East Greenbush, NY 12061
(518) 207-2430
Gr: 6-8 | 948 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Citizen Edmond Genet School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
29 Englewood Ave
East Greenbush, NY 12061
(518) 207-2680
East Greenbush, NY 12061
(518) 207-2680
Gr: PK-5 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 12061, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in 12061, NY include Columbia High School, Howard L Goff School and Citizen Edmond Genet School.
How many public schools are located in 12061?
3 public schools are located in 12061.
What percentage of students in 12061 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 12061 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 12061?
12061 public schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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