Schools in Rensselaer, New York (2025)
4 schools · 1,505 students · 3 public, 1 charter · median Enrollment 473.
Rensselaer, in New York, has 4 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 1,505 students. By level there are 2 elementary, 1 high, 1 other; by sector 3 public, 1 charter.
The median Enrollment across Rensselaer's schools is 473, above the New York median of 428. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
3 of the 4 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is Red Mill School (88.0, top 5% of elementary schools nationally), followed by Rensselaer Junior/Senior High School (46.4, lower 50% of high schools nationally), and Van Rensselaer Elementary School (25.5, lower 50% of elementary schools nationally). One school sits in the top 10% of United States for its type. Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are Van Rensselaer Elementary School (487 students), Red Mill School (473 students), Rensselaer Junior/Senior High School (462 students).
Ranked schools in Rensselaer
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and New York.
- 188Red Mill SchoolRensselaer · Public Elementary84% Math proficiency · 473 students
- 246Rensselaer Junior/Senior High SchoolRensselaer · Public High40% Math proficiency · 462 students
- 326Van Rensselaer Elementary SchoolRensselaer · Public Elementary23% Math proficiency · 487 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Red Mill School Rensselaer · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 88.0 Top 5% | 84% Math proficiency | 473 |
| 2 | Rensselaer Junior/Senior High School Rensselaer · High · Grades 6–12 | Public | 46.4 Lower 50% | 40% Math proficiency | 462 |
| 3 | Van Rensselaer Elementary School Rensselaer · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 25.5 Lower 50% | 23% Math proficiency | 487 |
Other schools in Rensselaer
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Enrollment, or a school type that is not scored.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Rensselaer?
Red Mill School is the highest-ranked school in Rensselaer with a Success Index (US) of 88.0 out of 100 (Top 5% of elementary schools in United States).
How many schools are in Rensselaer?
Rensselaer has 4 schools (2 elementary, 1 high, 1 other) educating 1,505 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Rensselaer?
The median Enrollment across schools in Rensselaer is 473. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.