📊 What this ranking measures
Rankings are based on academic achievement — the share of students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (NY State tests 2023–24), ranked against other districts in the same state — not on spending, district size, or staffing. See full methodology →
All 12 Rated Districts in Albany County, NY
Sorted by rating, then state percentile
| County Rank | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Berne-Knox-Westerlo Central School District | Berne | 10/10 Excellent | 92nd |
| #2 | Bethlehem Central School District | Delmar | 9/10 Excellent | 89th |
| #3 | Voorheesville Central School District | Voorheesville | 9/10 Excellent | 87th |
| #4 | Guilderland Central School District | Guilderland Center | 9/10 Excellent | 84th |
| #5 | North Colonie Central School District | Latham | 9/10 Excellent | 83rd |
| #6 | South Colonie Central School District | Albany | 7/10 Good | 68th |
| #7 | Menands Union Free School District | Menands | 6/10 Average | 56th |
| #8 | Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk Central School District | Ravena | 3/10 Below Average | 24th |
| #9 | Cohoes City School District | Cohoes | 2/10 Poor | 16th |
| #10 | Albany City School District | Albany | 2/10 Poor | 13th |
| #11 | Watervliet City School District | Watervliet | 1/10 Poor | 4th |
| #12 | Green Island Union Free School District | Green Island | 1/10 Poor | 3rd |
Best School Districts in Albany County, New York (2026)
This page lists the 12 public school districts headquartered in Albany County, New York that have a SchoolDistrictFinder rating, scored using NY State tests 2023–24 state assessment data. The county rank is simply their order here; the state percentile compares each district with every rated district in New York, which is how the 1–10 rating is set. Ratings are not comparable with districts in other states.
Districts are placed in the county of their NCES directory listing. A district's boundaries can cross county lines, and a home in Albany County may be served by a district headquartered next door — search your address or zip code to confirm.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-rated school district in Albany County, New York? ▼
Among the 12 rated districts in Albany County, New York, the highest-rated is Berne-Knox-Westerlo Central School District (Berne), rated 10/10 (Excellent) and in the 92nd percentile of New York districts on NY State tests 2023–24 reading and math proficiency.
How are these rankings calculated? ▼
Each district's rating comes from the share of its students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (NY State tests 2023–24), percentile-ranked against all rated districts in New York and converted to a 1–10 scale. Full methodology here.