Sheridan Preparatory Academy
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Albany, New York 12206 · Albany City School District
#2530 of 2,536 elementary schools in New York
#48879 of 50,301 nationally
About Sheridan Preparatory Academy
Sheridan Preparatory Academy is a public elementary school located in Albany, in the Albany City School District school district of New York, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 284 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 12.0 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 2530th of 2,536 ranked elementary schools in New York. Its strongest component is students per teacher (31th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (2th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 284.
There are 32 schools in Albany; Sheridan Preparatory Academy ranks 32nd of 32 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)12%
- Reading proficiency (30%)12%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)85.2%
- Students per teacher (15%)16.7
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Sheridan Preparatory Academy by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 284
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 85.2%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 16.7
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 12%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 12%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Sheridan Preparatory Academy
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Brighter Choice Charter School for Boys
Albany · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
240 students · 388 m away
Brighter Choice Charter School for Girls
Albany · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
316 students · 400 m away
Dual Language Program at Albany International Academy
Albany · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
213 students · 762 m away
Roots Academy at West Hill
Albany · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
283 students · 1.3 km away
Kipp Tech Valley Charter School
Albany · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
840 students · 1.3 km away
Arbor Hill Elementary School
Albany · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
301 students · 1.3 km away
William S Hackett Middle School
Albany · Public middle · Grades 6–8
615 students · 1.3 km away
Albany High School
Albany · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,937 students · 1.4 km away
Thomas S O'brien Academy of Science & Technology
Albany · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
262 students · 1.6 km away
Albany Leadership Charter School for Girls
Albany · Charter high · Grades 6–12
383 students · 1.9 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Sheridan Preparatory Academy a good school?
Sheridan Preparatory Academy has a Success Index (US) of 12.0 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #2530 of 2,536 in New York. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Sheridan Preparatory Academy rank in New York?
Sheridan Preparatory Academy ranks #2530 of 2,536 elementary schools in New York and #48879 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Sheridan Preparatory Academy?
Sheridan Preparatory Academy had 284 students in 2025.
Is Sheridan Preparatory Academy a elementary school or a high school?
Sheridan Preparatory Academy is classified as a elementary school covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Sheridan Preparatory Academy?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Sheridan Preparatory Academy; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.