Best Public Schools in Zip Code 12205


Summary:

The 12205 zip code area in South Colonie, New York is home to 9 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 1 high school, and 1 alternative school, all part of the South Colonie Central School District, except for the Montessori Magnet School which is part of the Albany City School District.

Among the standout schools in the area is Colonie Central High School, which boasts strong academic performance, with high proficiency rates on Regents exams and a 4-year graduation rate of 88%. The two middle schools, Sand Creek Middle School and Lisha Kill Middle School, also stand out with impressive Regents exam proficiency and state assessment scores. The Montessori Magnet School, part of the Albany City School District, is another high-performing school with significantly higher state assessment scores than the district and state averages.

The schools in the 12205 zip code area serve diverse student populations, with varying socioeconomic backgrounds and racial compositions. Per-student spending and student-teacher ratios also differ across the schools, suggesting that resource allocation may be a factor in the observed differences in academic performance. Overall, the data provides a nuanced picture of the educational landscape in this area, highlighting both the strengths and challenges faced by these schools as they strive to support student learning and success.








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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.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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