Top Rankings
Rensselaer City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 953 students in Rensselaer City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools in Rensselaer City School District have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
2 Schools
4,816 Schools
# Students
953 Students
2,507,390 Students
# Teachers
82 Teachers
217,162 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Rensselaer City School District, which is ranked #977 of all 1,008 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has increased from 75-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#983 out of 1017 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
78%
Graduation Rate
82%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.73
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
13%
10%
% Hispanic
15%
30%
% Black
14%
16%
% White
45%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
13%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $29,338 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,324. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,571 is less than the state median of $32,199. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$28 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$24 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$29,338
$31,324
Spending / Student
$25,571
$32,199
Best Rensselaer City School District ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rensselaer Junior/senior High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
25 Van Rensselaer Dr
Rensselaer, NY 12144
(518) 436-8561
Rensselaer, NY 12144
(518) 436-8561
Gr: 6-12 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #22.
Van Rensselaer Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
25 Van Rensselaer Dr
Rensselaer, NY 12144
(518) 436-4618
Rensselaer, NY 12144
(518) 436-4618
Gr: PK-5 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Rensselaer City School District?
Rensselaer City School District manages 2 public schools serving 953 students.
What is the rank of Rensselaer City School District?
Rensselaer City School District is ranked #977 out of 1,008 school districts in New York (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Rensselaer City School District?
45% of Rensselaer City School District students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 13% of students are Asian, and 13% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Rensselaer City School District?
Rensselaer City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Rensselaer City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,571 is less than the state median of $32,199. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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