2023 Best Elementary Schools in the Albany Area

#1 Best Private K-12 Schools in Albany Area.

The Albany Academies

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Private School,

ALBANY, NY,

PK, K-12,

74 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

Featured Review: Works Here says It is a great to work at this school! Caring administrators, teachers, coaches and staff is the number 1 reason I would choose this school for my kids. It is a rigorous curiculum with all of the....

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Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 701,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 8 to 1,

#1 Best Public Elementary Schools in Albany Area.

Elsmere Elementary School

Bethlehem Central School District, NY,

K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 242,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 11 to 1,

#2 Best Private K-12 Schools in Albany Area.

The Doane Stuart School

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Private School,

RENSSELAER, NY,

PK, K-12,

43 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says Doane Stuart School has a reputation for academic excellence, with a challenging curriculum that prepares students for college and beyond. The school offers a wide range of academic programs,...Doane Stuart School also places a strong emphasis on community, with a welcoming and inclusive environment that fosters close relationships among students, faculty, and families. The school...My two boys attend Doane Stuart and love the school, the teachers, and the community. It truly is a place of academic excellence! The combination of academic excellence and a strong sense of....

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Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 200,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 5 to 1,

#2 Best Public Elementary Schools in Albany Area.

Rosendale School

Niskayuna Central School District, NY,

K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 399,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 17 to 1,

#3 Best Public Elementary Schools in Albany Area.

Southgate School

North Colonie Central School District, NY,

K-6,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 522,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 11 to 1,

#4 Best Public Elementary Schools in Albany Area.

Slingerlands Elementary School

Bethlehem Central School District, NY,

K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 437,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 12 to 1,

#5 Best Public Elementary Schools in Albany Area.

Hamagrael Elementary School

Bethlehem Central School District, NY,

K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 313,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 11 to 1,

#6 Best Public Elementary Schools in Albany Area.

Red Mill School

East Greenbush Central School District, NY,

K-5,

2 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says Redmill Teachers and staff go above and beyond to ensure that every child is treated with respect and supported to achieve the highest academic and social goals.

Read 2 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 408,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 11 to 1,

#7 Best Public Elementary Schools in Albany Area.

Hillside Elementary School

Niskayuna Central School District, NY,

K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 372,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 13 to 1,

#8 Best Public Elementary Schools in Albany Area.

Birchwood Elementary School

Niskayuna Central School District, NY,

K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 390,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 13 to 1,

#9 Best Public Elementary Schools in Albany Area.

Bell Top School

East Greenbush Central School District, NY,

K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 302,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 13 to 1,

#10 Best Public Elementary Schools in Albany Area.

Glenmont Elementary School

Bethlehem Central School District, NY,

K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 348,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 12 to 1,

#11 Best Public Elementary Schools in Albany Area.

Green Meadow School

East Greenbush Central School District, NY,

K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 379,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 11 to 1,

#12 Best Public Elementary Schools in Albany Area.

Boght Hills School

North Colonie Central School District, NY,

K-6,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 601,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,

#13 Best Public Elementary Schools in Albany Area.

Tesago Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Shenendehowa Central School District, NY,

K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 361,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,

#14 Best Public Elementary Schools in Albany Area.

Loudonville School

North Colonie Central School District, NY,

K-6,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 311,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 10 to 1,

#15 Best Public Elementary Schools in Albany Area.

Forts Ferry School

North Colonie Central School District, NY,

K-6,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 519,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 13 to 1,

#16 Best Public Elementary Schools in Albany Area.

Eagle Elementary School

Bethlehem Central School District, NY,

K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 427,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 13 to 1,

#17 Best Public Elementary Schools in Albany Area.

Latham Ridge School

North Colonie Central School District, NY,

K-6,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 531,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 13 to 1,

#18 Best Public Elementary Schools in Albany Area.

Francis L. Stevens Elementary School

Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Central School District, NY,

K-5,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says Stevens Elementary school was wonderful for my kids. The staff is so strong. The kids are taught that it is important to be good people as well as good students. The staff are so focused on the....

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Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 479,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 13 to 1,

#19 Best Public Elementary Schools in Albany Area.

Chango Elementary School

Shenendehowa Central School District, NY,

K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 528,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,

#3 Best Private K-12 Schools in Albany Area.

Augustine Classical Academy

Blue checkmark.

Private School,

MECHANICVILLE, NY,

K-12,

3 Niche users give it an average review of 3.7 stars.

Featured Review: Senior says Absolutely love the school. Very friendly faculty and students, very good learning environment. Highly recommend..

Read 3 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 90,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 6 to 1,

#20 Best Public Elementary Schools in Albany Area.

Citizen Edmond Genet School

East Greenbush Central School District, NY,

K-5,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Read 1 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 436,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 11 to 1,

#21 Best Public Elementary Schools in Albany Area.

Glencliff Elementary School

Niskayuna Central School District, NY,

K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 350,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,

#22 Best Public Elementary Schools in Albany Area.

Charlton Heights Elementary School

Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Central School District, NY,

K-5,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says I have twins who attend Charlton Heights and I am very happy with the school. The staff goes above and beyond to make the children feel welcome and safe and they make the learning environment....

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Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 419,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 13 to 1,