| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Greenbush Central School District | East Greenbush | 10/10 Excellent · 92nd pct | 4,119 | 7 | PK–12 | 4 |
| Schodack Central School District | Castleton On Hudson | 8/10 Good · 76th pct | 909 | 2 | K–12 | 2 |
| Averill Park Central School District | Averill Park | 8/10 Good · 73rd pct | 2,615 | 5 | K–12 | 5 |
| Wynantskill Union Free School District | TROY | 8/10 Good · 71st pct | 335 | 1 | PK–8 | 0 |
| New Lebanon Central School District | East Nassau | 6/10 Average · 59th pct | 417 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Brunswick Central School District (Brittonkill) | Troy | 6/10 Average · 55th pct | 1,119 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Hoosick Falls Central School District | Hoosick Falls | 5/10 Average · 47th pct | 1,057 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Berlin Central School District | Berlin | 5/10 Average · 40th pct | 645 | 2 | PK–12 | 7 |
| Hoosic Valley Central School District | Johnsonville | 3/10 Below Average · 29th pct | 869 | 2 | K–12 | 4 |
| Troy City School District | TROY | 3/10 Below Average · 29th pct | 3,675 | 7 | PK–12 | 0 |
| Lansingburgh Central School District | Troy | 1/10 Poor · 9th pct | 2,130 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Rensselaer City School District | RENSSELAER | 1/10 Poor · 4th pct | 1,062 | 2 | PK–12 | 0 |
How Rensselaer County compares
Together they enroll 18,952 students across 39 schools. The largest is East Greenbush Central School District with 4,119 students. Districts here average 5.3/10, below the New York average of 5.4/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Rensselaer County, New York
Rensselaer County has 12 public school districts covering 26 zip codes. The top-rated district in Rensselaer County is East Greenbush 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 Rensselaer County, NY?
12 school districts serve zip codes in Rensselaer 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 Rensselaer County, NY?
Of the districts serving Rensselaer County, East Greenbush 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.