Best Public Schools in Zip Code 12009

Summary:

In the 12009 zip code, there is one standout elementary school, Altamont Elementary School, which serves students from kindergarten through 5th grade. This public school is part of the Guilderland Central School District and consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in New York state, currently placing 355th out of 2,445 schools.

Altamont Elementary School's academic performance is impressive, with significantly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math compared to the district and state averages. The school's low student-teacher ratio of 9.8 suggests a high level of individual attention and support for students. Additionally, the school has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (25.16%), indicating a relatively affluent student population.

While Altamont Elementary School's ranking has slightly declined over the past three years, it remains a top-performing school in the area. The school's strong academic achievements, personalized learning environment, and affluent student population make it a standout choice for families in the 12009 zip code. Parents seeking a high-quality elementary education for their children should consider Altamont Elementary School as a top option.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NY State Assessments English Language Arts (2024)			NY State Assessments Math (2024)			NY State Assessments Science (2024)	% Completely Immunized (2020)	% Polio (2020)	% Measles (2020)	% Mumps (2020)	% Rubella (2020)	% Diphtheria (2020)	% Hepatitis B (2020)	% Varicella (2020)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 3rd Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 4th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 5th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 3rd Grade	NY State Assessments Math 4th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 5th Grade	NY State Assessments Science 5th Grade	% Completely Immunized All Grades	% Polio All Grades	% Measles All Grades	% Mumps All Grades	% Rubella All Grades	% Diphtheria All Grades	% Hepatitis B All Grades	% Varicella All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Altamont Elementary School	Public	K-5	117 Grand St	Altamont	12009	Albany County	Guilderland Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(518) 861-8528	306	32	9.4	24.8%	240 (78.4%)	4 (1.3%)	15 (4.9%)	35 (11.4%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.9%)	83.3	355^th of 2445 public elementary schools	85.5%		60.8	899^th of 2439 public elementary schools	63.1%	544	76.7	51.0	67.6	88.6	82.4	81.1	44.4	99.3	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	$16,660	$1,047	$15,614

Cities Near Zip Code 12009

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Altamont	0.17 mi	1	71^st
Guilderland Center	3.05 mi	1	76^th
Schenectady	4.43 mi	32	571^st
Voorheesville	4.99 mi	3	66^th
Guilderland	6.33 mi	2	118^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the WNYC and the New York State Department of Health and the NY State Education Department.

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