Top Rankings
Cohoes 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 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,847 students in Cohoes City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Cohoes City School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
5 Schools
4,810 Schools
# Students
1,847 Students
2,503,634 Students
# Teachers
174 Teachers
218,347 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Cohoes City School District, which is ranked #701 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 77% has decreased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#691 out of 1017 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
78%
Graduation Rate
77%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.61
0.73
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
2%
10%
% Hispanic
15%
31%
% Black
13%
15%
% White
59%
39%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,312 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,371. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,522 is less than the state median of $32,248. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$47 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$42 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,312
$31,371
Spending / Student
$22,522
$32,248
Best Cohoes City School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cohoes High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1 Tiger Way
Cohoes, NY 12047
(518) 237-9100
Cohoes, NY 12047
(518) 237-9100
Gr: 9-12 | 607 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Van Schaick Island School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
150 Continental Ave
Cohoes, NY 12047
(518) 237-2828
Cohoes, NY 12047
(518) 237-2828
Gr: PK-5 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #33.
Cohoes Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7 Bevan St
Cohoes, NY 12047
(518) 237-4131
Cohoes, NY 12047
(518) 237-4131
Gr: 6-8 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #44.
Harmony Hill School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Madelon K Hickey Way
Cohoes, NY 12047
(518) 233-1900
Cohoes, NY 12047
(518) 233-1900
Gr: PK-5 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #55.
Abram Lansing School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
26 James St
Cohoes, NY 12047
(518) 237-5044
Cohoes, NY 12047
(518) 237-5044
Gr: PK-5 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Cohoes City School District?
Cohoes City School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,847 students.
What is the rank of Cohoes City School District?
Cohoes City School District is ranked #701 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 Cohoes City School District?
59% of Cohoes City School District students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Cohoes City School District?
Cohoes City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Cohoes City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,522 is less than the state median of $32,248. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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