For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 807 students in Rensselaer County, NY.
The top-ranked public charter school in Rensselaer County, NY is Kipp Troy Preparatory Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rensselaer County, NY public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the New York public charter school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 52% statewide average). Charter schools in Rensselaer County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public charter school average of 95% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Rensselaer County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: n/an/a
Nurses Middle College Charter High School-capital Region
Charter School
199 Washington Ave
Rensselaer, NY 12144
(518) 918-4705
Rensselaer, NY 12144
(518) 918-4705
Gr: 9-10 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Rensselaer County, NY?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Rensselaer County, NY include Kipp Troy Preparatory Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in Rensselaer County?
2 public charter schools are located in Rensselaer County.
What is the racial composition of students in Rensselaer County?
Rensselaer County public charter schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public charter schools average of 95% (majority Black).
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