Best Albany Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 5,723 students in Albany, NY.

The top-ranked public high schools in Albany, NY are Colonie Central High School, Albany High School and Albany Leadership Charter School For Girls. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Albany, NY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the New York public high school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 59% statewide average). High schools in Albany have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public high schools.

Albany, 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 Colonie Central High School, with 94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New York or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public high school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).