Best 12144 New York Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,505 students in 12144, NY (there are 2 private schools, serving 484 private students). 75% of all K-12 students in 12144, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).

The top-ranked public schools in 12144, NY are Red Mill School, Rensselaer Junior/senior High School and Van Rensselaer Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public schools in zipcode 12144 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 12144, NY have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.

Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).