Best Public Middle Schools in Rensselaer, NY (2025-26)

Best Rensselaer Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 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 score of 21% (versus the New York public middle school average of 51%), and 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 (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Rensselaer Junior/senior High School

(Math: 21% | Reading: 30%)
:

Bottom 50%

25 Van Rensselaer Dr
Rensselaer, NY 12144
(518) 436-8561

Gr: 6-12 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 53%

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School

Location

Quick Facts

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Special Education School

Capital View Office Park
Rensselaer, NY 12144
(518) 473-7793

Gr: 5-12 | 441 students Minority enrollment: 88%

Nys Office Of Children & Family Serv (Closed 2004)

Alternative School

52 Washington St/cap Vw Off Pk
Rensselaer, NY 12144

Rensselaer Middle School (Closed 2011)

25 Van Rensselaer Dr
Rensselaer, NY 12144
(518) 436-8565

Gr: 6-8

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).