Photo: Quintin Soloviev · CC BY 4.0Troy’s public schools score below 81% of New York districts on tests and graduation
On the state math tests, 27% of Troy’s students scored proficient, below the New York average (46%). The grade covers the two public school districts serving Troy, 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.
From New York state tests taken in spring 2022, when 87% 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.
Troy’s schools, in brief
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 31% of tested students were proficient in reading and 27% in math, against 49% and 46% statewide; 87% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
87% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 87% across New York. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
Troy City spends $30,653 per student and Lansingburgh Central $27,230, against $34,607 across New York (FY2024). Neither counts toward the grade. Districts ↓
Choice beyond the district
KIPP Troy Preparatory Charter School, Emma Willard School (private) and Susan Odell Taylor School for Children (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.
What’s behind Troy’s grade
C−: better than 19% of New York school districts, #663 of 755 New York towns. Both inputs trail the New York average; graduation is the closer of the two to typical.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Troy, with each school’s own grade.
6th grade in Troy · depends on your address
Troy Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 733 students · 9:1 students per teacher
Knickerbacker Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 474 students · 8:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Troy · depends on your address
Troy Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 733 students · 9:1 students per teacher
Knickerbacker Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 474 students · 8:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Troy · depends on your address
Troy Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 733 students · 9:1 students per teacher
Knickerbacker Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 474 students · 8:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Troy · depends on your address
Troy High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,193 students · 12:1 students per teacher
Lansingburgh Senior High School
Grades 9–12 · 625 students · 11:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Troy · depends on your address
Troy High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,193 students · 12:1 students per teacher
Lansingburgh Senior High School
Grades 9–12 · 625 students · 11:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Troy · depends on your address
Troy High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,193 students · 12:1 students per teacher
Lansingburgh Senior High School
Grades 9–12 · 625 students · 11:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Troy · depends on your address
Troy High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,193 students · 12:1 students per teacher
Lansingburgh Senior High School
Grades 9–12 · 625 students · 11:1 students per teacher
Troy runs its own schools through grade 12 (Troy City School District). From grade PK, students attend the Lansingburgh Central School District. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
Two districts serve Troy
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well below the state in reading
Troy vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the New York towns that share Troy’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Troy | C− | Troy City PK–12 · Lansingburgh Central PK–12 |
| Brunswick | B− | Brunswick Central |
| Schaghticoke | B− | Hoosic Valley Central |
| North Greenbush | A− | East Greenbush Central PK–12 · Averill Park Central K–12 |
| Watervliet | C− | Watervliet City |
| Green Island | — | Green Island Union Free |
| Green Island (village) | D− | Green Island Union Free |
| Colonie | A− | South Colonie Central PK–12 · North Colonie Central K–12 |
| Waterford | A | Waterford-Halfmoon Union Free PK–12 · Shenendehowa Central K–12 |
| Waterford (village) | B− | Waterford-Halfmoon Union Free |
| Cohoes | C− | Cohoes City |
Every school in Troy
14 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).
Left off: 1 public program with fewer than 25 students (Rensselaer County Jail).
Questions about Troy’s schools
Are Troy’s schools good?
On New York’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Troy children attend score below 81% of New York’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C− Schools grade, #663 of 755 New York towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 20%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Troy in?
Two districts: Troy City School District runs grades PK–12, and Lansingburgh Central School District runs grades PK–12.
Where do Troy kids go to high school?
One of 2 high schools, depending on your address: Troy High School and Lansingburgh Senior High School.
What is Troy’s graduation rate?
87% of the class of 2023 in Troy City School District graduated in four years, against 87% across New York.
How much does Troy spend per student?
$30,653 in Troy City School District and $27,230 in Lansingburgh Central School District (FY2024), against $34,607 across New York. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Troy?
Yes: Emma Willard School (nonsectarian · all-girls, grades 9–12, 365 students) and Susan Odell Taylor School for Children (nonsectarian, grades PK–8, 74 students). Troy also has 1 charter school, free and open by application.
Parents talk
What Troy families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Troy → They have their own page.
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.