Brighter Choice Charter School for Boys
Albany, NY · Brighter Choice Charter School for Boys
Regular public school · Charter · Grades K-5 · City, midsize
963rd of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 59%· Stable
116 N LAKE AVE, Albany, NY 12206
(518)694-8200NCES ID 360003204307Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Brighter Choice Charter School for Boys 963rd of 2,326 New York elementary schools for 2024–25, based on NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate English and Math results — better than 59% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 57th in 2019 to 59th in 2025.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 247 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 2002, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 83.1% | 62.3% | ▼ 20.8 pts | |
| Hispanic | 8.6% | 17.8% | ▲ 9.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 4.7% | 10.5% | ▲ 5.8 pts | |
| White | 2.4% | 6.1% | ▲ 3.7 pts | |
| Asian | 1.2% | 2.8% | ▲ 1.6 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 2002. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $226K in zip 12206 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Brighter Choice Charter School for Boys
- #827Brighter Choice Charter School for GirlsBrighter Choice Charter School for Girls · 0.1 mi away · charter827th of 2,326
ELA 71% ▲12 · Math 58% ▼5Compare - #1921Sheridan Preparatory AcademyAlbany City School District · 0.2 mi away1,921st of 2,326
ELA 35% ▼24 · Math 39% ▼24Compare - #2297Roots Academy at West HillAlbany City School District · 0.5 mi away2,297th of 2,326
ELA 20% ▼39 · Math 11% ▼52Compare - #1732KIPP Tech Valley Charter SchoolKIPP Tech Valley Charter School · 0.8 mi away · charter1,732nd of 2,326
ELA 46% ▼13 · Math 39% ▼24Compare - #2191Arbor Hill Elementary SchoolAlbany City School District · 1 mi away2,191st of 2,326
ELA 24% ▼35 · Math 28% ▼35Compare - #768Henry Johnson Charter SchoolHenry Johnson Charter School · 1.1 mi away · charter768th of 2,326
ELA 66% ▲7 · Math 65% ▲2Compare - #1959Pine Hills Elementary SchoolAlbany City School District · 1.1 mi away1,959th of 2,326
ELA 44% ▼15 · Math 29% ▼34Compare - #1580Thomas S O'brien Academy of Science & TechnologyAlbany City School District · 1.2 mi away1,580th of 2,326
ELA 48% ▼11 · Math 43% ▼20Compare
What school district is Brighter Choice Charter School for Boys in?
Brighter Choice Charter School for Boys is part of the Brighter Choice Charter School for Boys district in Albany, New York.
Is Brighter Choice Charter School for Boys a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Brighter Choice Charter School for Boys 963rd of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 59% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of Brighter Choice Charter School for Boys?
Black 62%, Hispanic 18%, Two or more races 11%, White 6% (247 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Brighter Choice Charter School for Boys cost?
The typical home value in zip code 12206 is $226K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.