For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,850 students in 12047, NY.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 12047, NY are Boght Hills School, Van Schaick Island School and Cohoes Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 12047 have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in 12047, NY have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 12047, NY Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Boght Hills School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
38 Dunsbach Ferry Rd
Cohoes, NY 12047
(518) 785-0222
Cohoes, NY 12047
(518) 785-0222
Gr: K-5 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
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 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
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 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
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 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
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 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
12047, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 12047, NY?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 12047, NY include Boght Hills School, Van Schaick Island School and Cohoes Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 12047?
5 public elementary schools are located in 12047.
What is the racial composition of students in 12047?
12047 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New York public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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