Public schools in Troy, NY
17 open public schools with an address in Troy, operated by 7 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
17
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
8,070
17 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
10:1
New York median 11.1:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of Troy public schools
The federal directory lists 17 public schools in Troy, NY: 11 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high, 1 combined or other. The 17 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 8,070 students, an average of 475 per school. The largest campus is Troy High School (1,193 students), and the largest elementary school is Turnpike Elementary School (542).
Troy City School District operates the most schools here (7), and 6 regular districts have at least one Troy campus, plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 10:1, lower than the statewide school median of 11.1:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 charter school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 4 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 4 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 4 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 62% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Troy
Troy City School District
Public school district
7 schools in Troy
Lansingburgh Central School District
Public school district
4 schools in Troy
Brunswick Central School District (Brittonkill)
Public school district
2 schools in Troy
East Greenbush Central School District
Public school district
1 school in Troy · 7 total
KIPP Troy Preparatory Charter School
Independent charter agency
1 school in Troy
North Greenbush Common School District (Williams)
Public school district
1 school in Troy
Wynantskill Union Free School District
Public school district
1 school in Troy
Elementary schools in Troy
11| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bell Top School East Greenbush Central School District | KG–05 | 304 | 10.8:1 | |
| Carroll Hill School Troy City School District | PK–05 | 325 | 7:1 | |
| Gardner-Dickinson School Wynantskill Union Free School District | PK–08 | 306 | 13.3:1 | |
| North Greenbush School North Greenbush Common School District (Williams) | KG–02 | 35 | 8.8:1 | |
| PS 14 Troy City School District | PK–05 | 460 | 10:1 | |
| PS 16 Troy City School District | PK–05 | 249 | 10.1:1 | |
| PS 18 Troy City School District | KG–05 | 313 | 8.8:1 | |
| PS 2 Troy City School District | PK–05 | 249 | 7.5:1 | |
| Rensselaer Park Elementary School Lansingburgh Central School District | 02–05 | 419 | 9.6:1 | |
| Tamarac Elementary School Brunswick Central School District (Brittonkill) | PK–05 | 505 | 15.7:1 | |
| Turnpike Elementary School Lansingburgh Central School District | PK–03 | 542 | 10:1 |
Middle schools in Troy
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knickerbacker Middle School Lansingburgh Central School District | 06–08 | 474 | 8.3:1 | |
| Troy Middle School Troy City School District | 06–08 | 733 | 8.7:1 |
High schools in Troy
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lansingburgh Senior High School Lansingburgh Central School District | 09–12 | 625 | 10.7:1 | |
| Tamarac Middle School High School Brunswick Central School District (Brittonkill) | 06–12 | 576 | 9.8:1 | |
| Troy High School Troy City School District | 09–12 | 1,193 | 11.8:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Troy
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KIPP Troy Preparatory Charter School KIPP Troy Preparatory Charter School · Charter | KG–12 | 762 | 18.2:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White47.7%
- Hispanic16.8%
- Black23.4%
- Asian1.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial10.4%
Enrollment-weighted across 17 Troy schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (8,070 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Troy
How many public schools are in Troy, NY?
The current NCES directory lists 17 open public schools with a location address in Troy: 11 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 8,070 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Troy?
Schools with an address in Troy belong to 7 education agencies, led by Troy City School District (7 schools), Lansingburgh Central School District (4 schools), Brunswick Central School District (Brittonkill) (2 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Troy?
Troy High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Troy, with 1,193 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Troy?
Yes. 1 of the 17 public schools in Troy are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including KIPP Troy Preparatory Charter School. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Troy schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Troy public schools is 10:1, lower than the New York school median of 11.1:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Troy guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All New York cities