For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,041 students in 12211, NY (there are , serving 897 private students). 54% of all K-12 students in 12211, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in 12211, NY are Loudonville School, Southgate School and Shaker Road Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 12211 have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 12211, NY have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best 12211, NY Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Loudonville School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
349 Osborne Rd
Albany, NY 12211
(518) 434-1960
Albany, NY 12211
(518) 434-1960
Gr: K-5 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Southgate School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
30 Southgate Rd
Albany, NY 12211
(518) 785-6607
Albany, NY 12211
(518) 785-6607
Gr: K-5 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #33.
Shaker Road Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
512 Albany Shaker Rd
Albany, NY 12211
(518) 458-1440
Albany, NY 12211
(518) 458-1440
Gr: K-4 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: n/an/a
Cap Dist Juvenile Secure Detention
Alternative School
838 Albany Shaker Rd
Albany, NY 12211
(518) 456-9399
Albany, NY 12211
(518) 456-9399
Gr: 9-12 | 18 students
Rank: n/an/a
Onondaga Cnty Sheriff's Dept
Alternative School
555 So State St
Albany, NY 12211
(315) 435-3044
Albany, NY 12211
(315) 435-3044
Gr: 9-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
12211, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Albany Co. Sheriffs Dept Corr. Div. (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
840 Albany-shaker Rd
Albany, NY 12211
Albany, NY 12211
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 12211, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in 12211, NY include Loudonville School, Southgate School and Shaker Road Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 12211?
5 public schools are located in 12211.
What percentage of students in 12211 go to public school?
54% of all K-12 students in 12211 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 12211?
12211 public schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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