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Schools in North Greenbush · East Greenbush Central School District, Averill Park Central School District

North Greenbush’s public schools outscore 82% of New York districts

64% of students in North Greenbush’s public schools are proficient in math, above the New York average (46%). The grade covers the two public school districts serving North Greenbush, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within New York, not nationally.

#90of 755 New York townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From New York state tests taken in spring 2022, when 86% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
61%
▲ 12 pts vs NY 49%
2021–22
Math proficiency
64%
▲ 18 pts vs NY 46%
2021–22
Graduate on time
94%
▲ 7 pts vs NY 87%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$23.8K
▼ 31% vs NY $34.6K
FY2024 · East Greenbush Central
Students per teacher
12.3
NY 11.2 · larger classes
Schools in town
8
4,002 students on the public path
In brief

North Greenbush’s schools, in brief

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 61% and math 64% across both districts in spring 2022, against 49% and 46% statewide; 94% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 87%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

East Greenbush Central spends $23,791 per student and Averill Park Central $23,693, against $34,607 across New York (FY2024). Neither counts toward the grade. Districts ↓

Choice beyond the district

La Salle Institute (private), Woodland Hill Montessori School (private), St. Jude the Apostle School (private), Robert C Parker School (private) and Vanderheyden Hall (private) are in town. Every school ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind North Greenbush’s grade

A− Test scoresA− Graduation

A−: better than 82% of New York school districts, #90 of 755 New York towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the New York average; graduation is the stronger of the two.

New York school districts we grade (1,013)Better than 82%
Lower resultsHigher results
New York towns with similar household incomes (618)Better than 85%
Towns in Rensselaer County (14)Better than 71%
A−AA fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 3,032 test results and a graduating class of 352 could put North Greenbush anywhere from A− to A. The tests are from spring 2022, when 86% of North Greenbush’s students in the tested grades sat them (3,133 in math, 2,930 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve North Greenbush, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
K–5Bell Top SchoolEast Greenbush Central School DistrictB+
6–82 middle schoolsDepends on your addressC to B
9–122 high schoolsDepends on your addressA to A+

North Greenbush runs its own schools through grade 12 (East Greenbush Central School District). From grade K, students attend the Averill Park Central School District, shared with East Nassau, Nassau, Poestenkill and Sand Lake. Its middle school is in East Greenbush. Parts of North Greenbush (16% and 14% of its land) are served by Wynantskill Union Free and North Greenbush Common instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

Two districts serve North Greenbush

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

East Greenbush Central School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 7 schools · 4,085 students, up 2% since 2020–21 · 11.3 per teacher (NY 11.2)
$23,791NY $34,607 · FY2024
A−
Averill Park Central School DistrictGrades K–12 · 5 schools · 2,543 students, down 3% since 2020–21 · 14.4 per teacher (NY 11.2)
$23,693NY $34,607 · FY2024
A−
Test scores · 2021–22

Well above the state in reading

Reading · PK–12, East Greenbush Central School District64%
State average 48.9% · 1851 students tested
Math · PK–12, East Greenbush Central School District66%
State average 46.5% · 1913 students tested
Reading · K–12, Averill Park Central School District55%
State average 48.9% · 1079 students tested
Math · K–12, Averill Park Central School District61%
State average 46.5% · 1220 students tested

North Greenbush vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the New York towns that share North Greenbush’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
North GreenbushA−East Greenbush Central PK–12 · Averill Park Central K–12
RensselaerDRensselaer City
East GreenbushA−East Greenbush Central
PoestenkillB+Berlin Central PK–12 · Averill Park Central K–12
BrunswickB−Brunswick Central
TroyC−Troy City PK–12 · Lansingburgh Central PK–12
ColonieA−South Colonie Central PK–12 · North Colonie Central K–12
Sand LakeA−Averill Park Central
MenandsC+Menands Union Free

2 of the 8 neighbors share Averill Park Central with North Greenbush for grades K–12, so their letters differ mainly through the lower grades.

Every school in North Greenbush

12 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with New York’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in North Greenbushby address
Bell Top School
Elementary · Grades K–5 · Troy
B+
304 students11:1Rate it →
Also serving North Greenbushin other towns
Howard L Goff School
Middle · Grades 6–8 · East Greenbush
B
948 students11:1Rate it →
Algonquin Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8 · Averill Park
C
608 students12:1Rate it →
Columbia High School
High · Grades 9–12 · East Greenbush
A
1,272 students13:1Rate it →
Averill Park High School
High · Grades 9–12 · Averill Park
A+
870 students15:1Rate it →
Other public schools in North Greenbushrun by other districts or the state
North Greenbush School
Elementary · Grades K–2 · Troy
35 students9:1Rate it →
Gardner-Dickinson School
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · Troy
B−
306 students13:1Rate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
La Salle Institute
Grades 6–12 · Troy
Private · Catholic
532 students14:1Rate it →
Woodland Hill Montessori School
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · Rensselaer
Private · Nonsectarian
343 students9:1Rate it →
St. Jude the Apostle School
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Wynantskill
Private · Catholic
145 students21:1Rate it →
Robert C Parker School
Elementary · Grades PK–8
Private · Nonsectarian
140 students7:1Rate it →
Vanderheyden Hall
High · Grades 7–12 · Wynantskill
Private · Special education
85 students8:1Rate it →

Questions about North Greenbush’s schools

Are North Greenbush’s schools good?

By New York’s own tests, yes: the public schools North Greenbush children attend outscore 82% of New York’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade, #90 of 755 New York towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 85%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is North Greenbush in?

Two districts: East Greenbush Central School District runs grades PK–12, and Averill Park Central School District runs grades K–12, shared with East Nassau, Nassau, Poestenkill and Sand Lake.

Where do North Greenbush kids go to high school?

One of 2 high schools, depending on your address: Columbia High School and Averill Park High School.

What is North Greenbush’s graduation rate?

94% of the class of 2023 in East Greenbush Central School District graduated in four years, against 87% across New York.

How much does North Greenbush spend per student?

$23,791 in East Greenbush Central School District and $23,693 in Averill Park Central School District (FY2024), against $34,607 across New York. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in North Greenbush?

Yes: La Salle Institute (Catholic, grades 6–12, 532 students), Woodland Hill Montessori School (nonsectarian, grades PK–8, 343 students), St. Jude the Apostle School (Catholic, grades PK–5, 145 students), Robert C Parker School (nonsectarian, grades PK–8, 140 students) and Vanderheyden Hall (special education, grades 7–12, 85 students).

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within New York. Stars are from neighbors.