For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 478 students in Rensselaer, NY.
The top ranked public middle school in Rensselaer, NY is Rensselaer Junior/senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rensselaer, NY public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the New York public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in Rensselaer have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public middle school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Rensselaer, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rensselaer Junior/senior High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
25 Van Rensselaer Dr
Rensselaer, NY 12144
(518) 436-8561
Rensselaer, NY 12144
(518) 436-8561
Grades: 6-12
| 478 students
Rensselaer, New York 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
New York State Office Of Children And Family Servi (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
Capital View Office Park
Rensselaer, NY 12144
(518) 473-7793
Rensselaer, NY 12144
(518) 473-7793
Grades: 5-12
| 441 students
Nys Office Of Children & Family Serv (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
52 Washington St/cap Vw Off Pk
Rensselaer, NY 12144
Rensselaer, NY 12144
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
25 Van Rensselaer Dr
Rensselaer, NY 12144
(518) 436-8565
Rensselaer, NY 12144
(518) 436-8565
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Rensselaer, NY?
The top ranked public middle schools in Rensselaer, NY include Rensselaer Junior/senior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Rensselaer?
1 public middle schools are located in Rensselaer.
What is the racial composition of students in Rensselaer?
Rensselaer public middle schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public middle schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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