| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berne-Knox-Westerlo Central School District | Berne | 10/10 Excellent · 92nd pct | 716 | 2 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Bethlehem Central School District | Clarksville | 9/10 Excellent · 89th pct | 4,107 | 7 | K–12 | 3 |
| Voorheesville Central School District | Slingerlands | 9/10 Excellent · 87th pct | 1,244 | 3 | K–12 | 2 |
| Guilderland Central School District | Altamont | 9/10 Excellent · 84th pct | 4,914 | 7 | K–12 | 4 |
| North Colonie Central School District | Latham | 9/10 Excellent · 83rd pct | 6,032 | 8 | K–12 | 4 |
| South Colonie Central School District | Albany | 7/10 Good · 68th pct | 4,914 | 8 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Menands Union Free School District | Albany | 6/10 Average · 56th pct | 286 | 1 | PK–8 | 1 |
| Greenville Central School District | Medusa | 5/10 Average · 47th pct | 1,089 | 3 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Middleburgh Central School District | Preston Hollow | 4/10 Below Average · 36th pct | 665 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk Central School District | Alcove | 3/10 Below Average · 24th pct | 1,828 | 4 | PK–12 | 7 |
| Cohoes City School District | COHOES | 2/10 Poor · 16th pct | 1,873 | 5 | PK–12 | 0 |
| Albany City School District | Albany | 2/10 Poor · 13th pct | 8,146 | 16 | PK–12 | 9 |
| Watervliet City School District | WATERVLIET | 1/10 Poor · 4th pct | 1,403 | 2 | PK–12 | 0 |
| Green Island Union Free School District | Troy | 1/10 Poor · 3rd pct | 278 | 1 | PK–8 | 1 |
How Albany County compares
Together they enroll 37,495 students across 69 schools. The largest is Albany City School District with 8,146 students. Districts here average 5.5/10, above the New York average of 5.4/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Albany County, New York
Albany County has 14 public school districts covering 38 zip codes. The top-rated district in Albany County is Berne-Knox-Westerlo Central School District (10/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NY State tests 2023–24), ranked against all districts in New York. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Albany County, NY?
14 school districts serve zip codes in Albany County, NY. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Albany County, NY?
Of the districts serving Albany County, Berne-Knox-Westerlo Central School District has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 92nd percentile among New York school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on New York reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in New York and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within New York only, never across state lines.