For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 3,379 students in Troy, NY.
The top-ranked public high schools in Troy, NY are Troy High School, Lansingburgh Senior High School and Tamarac Middle School High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Troy, NY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the New York public high school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 59% statewide average). High schools in Troy have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public high schools.
Troy, NY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the New York average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Tamarac Middle School High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New York or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public high school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Troy, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Troy High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1950 Burdett Ave
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 328-5401
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 328-5401
Gr: 9-12 | 1,193 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #22.
Lansingburgh Senior High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
320 7th Ave
Troy, NY 12182
(518) 233-6806
Troy, NY 12182
(518) 233-6806
Gr: 9-12 | 625 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #33.
Tamarac Middle School High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3992 Ny Rt 2
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 279-4600
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 279-4600
Gr: PK-12 | 576 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
Kipp Troy Preparatory Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2 Polk St
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 445-3100
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 445-3100
Gr: K-12 | 762 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #55.
Heatly School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
171 Hudson Ave
Troy, NY 12183
(518) 273-1422
Troy, NY 12183
(518) 273-1422
Gr: PK-12 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Troy, NY?
The top-ranked public high schools in Troy, NY include Troy High School, Lansingburgh Senior High School and Tamarac Middle School High School.
How many public high schools are located in Troy?
5 public high schools are located in Troy.
What is the racial composition of students in Troy?
Troy public high schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public high schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Troy are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Troy include: Lansingburgh Senior High School vs. Troy High School, Tamarac Middle School High School vs. Troy High School
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