2023 Best Schools in Albany County

• Albany, NY•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.04 out of 5  71 reviews

Works Here: 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 support necessary for students of all ages. There are competitve athletic teams on both sides of the street as well as opportunities for students of all abilities to find a sport or club that they like, The is an outstanding music theatre and art program as well.... Read 71 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 701

• Student-teacher ratio 8:1

• North Colonie Central School District, NY•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.1 out of 5  176 reviews

Senior: Shaker High School is one of the best experiences I've had. From the staff to the choices of classes, I always had something to do. The teachers are truly helpful and are always willing to talk to you if you needed help. Some teachers even became friends in the sense that you could talk to them about anything and they'll be there. As for the classes, there are different subjects you can select like computer based classes, the art programs, the music department, and much much more. I am very thankful to have attended Shaker High School, Go Bison!... Read 176 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 2,011

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Bethlehem Central School District, NY•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.01 out of 5  210 reviews

Alum: Overall, I'm very happy with my time spent at BCHS. I had three years of high scoring academics, participation in multiple clubs (SPAS, GSA) and a lot of involvement in the theatre program, which is very strong. BCHS is full of talented teachers and has a strong culture. I have only two complaints. The first is a lack of diversity. I understand that the school is majority white because of where it is situated, but when the school does a climate survey and eighty percent of the students say there's no racism, the school should consider if that's because it is seventy percent white. However, my major issue is that i believe Bethlehem promotes a stress culture that is damaging to many, particularly their honors students. Students aren't just allowed but encouraged to take extra classes (skipping lunch) and to take an overwhelming number of AP classes. Guidance counselors are there to prepare us for college but don't really help or understand our mental health issues. That's all!... Read 210 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 1,444

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Bethlehem Central School District, NY•

• K-5

• grade A+

• Students 242

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1

• North Colonie Central School District, NY•

• K-6

• grade A

• Students 522

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1

• Bethlehem Central School District, NY•

• K-5

• grade A

• Students 437

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Bethlehem Central School District, NY•

• K-5

• grade A

• Students 313

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1

• North Colonie Central School District, NY•

• 6-8

• grade A

• Students 877

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1

• Bethlehem Central School District, NY•

• K-5

• grade A

• Students 348

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• North Colonie Central School District, NY•

• K-6

• grade A

• Students 601

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• North Colonie Central School District, NY•

• K-6

• grade A

• Students 311

• Student-teacher ratio 10:1

• Bethlehem Central School District, NY•

• 6-8

• grade A

• Students 992

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Guilderland Central School District, NY•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.72 out of 5  260 reviews

Senior: GHS has been a place I have been happy to learn and thrive at for the past four years. All my teachers, from those teaching Regents-level classes to AP courses, have been invested in getting their students to learn. The library and the staff there are incredibly welcoming and help facilitate a learning environment. While things can be stressful at times if you overload on extracurriculars/rigorous classes, a lot of students and staff can empathize. At the end of the day, I have felt like the people surrounding me cared about my learning just as much as I did (even when compared to a grade).... Read 260 reviews

• grade A

• Students 1,519

• Student-teacher ratio 9:1

• North Colonie Central School District, NY•

• K-6

• grade A

• Students 519

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Bethlehem Central School District, NY•

• K-5

• grade A

• Students 427

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Albany, NY•

• Private School•

• 6-12

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  Rating 4.28 out of 5  54 reviews

Senior: I am a senior at Holy Names, and I have loved my experience from Middle School through high school. My classes are interesting, challenging, and fun, and my teachers are awesome in every way. When I need help- my teachers always help me and are there for me. The class clubs, activities, traditions, and sports programs are all amazing. Our Administrators and teachers treat the students like family, and have led us through Covid-19 with very good safety precautions.. I have formed special bonds with my classmates that I will always have forever. I love this school.... Read 54 reviews

• grade A

• Students 218

• Student-teacher ratio 7:1

• North Colonie Central School District, NY•

• K-6

• grade A

• Students 531

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Voorheesville Central School District, NY•

• 6-8

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  Rating 4.33 out of 5  3 reviews

Middle School Student: This school is Great! I currently go here and I love the teachers and opportunities we are given to grow and learn more. The cute little town of Voorheesville is great for kids to play, and adults to make friends. I couldn't ask for a better way to learn and make friends then going to this school. If you are looking for a nice place to live with good schools, this is the right place for you.... Read 3 reviews

• grade A

• Students 279

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Voorheesville Central School District, NY•

• K-5

• grade A

• Students 575

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• Voorheesville Central School District, NY•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.96 out of 5  51 reviews

Senior: Overall Clayton A. Bouton High School is amazing. It is located in a small village outside of Albany, NY. Being a small school district means lots of things. Such as students having great bonds with their teachers. No large classes and the teachers remember you! Also with a small student population that means everyone knows each other which can be good or bad depending on your opinion. The school food is average, it is a clean school, they have a variety of sports and clubs. I feel this school is very nice and all the staff are helpful and kind.... Read 51 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 325

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Guilderland Central School District, NY•

• K-5

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  Rating 4.67 out of 5  3 reviews

Parent: My kids both had terrific experiences at this school... Read 3 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 500

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1

• North Colonie Central School District, NY•

• K-6

• grade A minus

• Students 533

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Albany, NY•

• Private School•

• 5-12

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  Rating 4.59 out of 5  34 reviews

Junior: When I first started at cba, I was nervous that because of the uniforms, and an all boy, military, and religious environment I would miss out on key “high school highlights” that would happen anywhere else. But now looking back on to the years as a cba brother and now looking to become a senior and staff officer in the brigade I’ve realized that cba was the school that provided me great experiences that surpassed my expectations of what I could accomplish in high school. For starters the academic environment is great as the low class sizes make it easier to focus. Another thing about academics is that someone will always be pushing you to do better whether it’s a classmate or a teacher. This school also has a great college preparation program where it guarantees kids good colleges if they’re dedicated to do so. And when it comes to sports and culture we have the best sports teams in section 2 and a school culture that encourages achievements that couldn’t be reached prior.... Read 34 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 555

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Guilderland Central School District, NY•

• K-5

• grade A minus

• Students 478

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Guilderland Central School District, NY•

• K-5

• grade A minus

• Students 411

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1