Delaware Community School
Albany, NY · Albany City School District · Grades PK-5
2,175th of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 6%· Stable
Delaware Community School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Delaware Community School 2,175th 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 6% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 8th in 2019 to 6th in 2025.
Delaware Community School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Delaware Community School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 311 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 33.9% | 36.7% | ▲ 2.8 pts | |
| Black | 36.6% | 30.9% | ▼ 5.7 pts | |
| Asian | 10.8% | 15.8% | ▲ 5.0 pts | |
| White | 15.7% | 9.0% | ▼ 6.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.5% | 7.1% | ▲ 4.6 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.4% | 0.6% | ▲ 0.2 pts |
Homes near Delaware Community School
Typical home value $267K in zip 12209 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Delaware Community School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 8Albany School of HumanitiesAlbany City School District · 0.6 mi away527th of 2,326
ELA 71% · Math 74% - 4Thomas S O'brien Academy of Science & TechnologyAlbany City School District · 0.6 mi away1,580th of 2,326
ELA 48% · Math 43% - 1KIPP Albany Community Charter SchoolKIPP Albany Community Charter School · 0.7 mi away · charter2,212th of 2,326
ELA 31% · Math 17% - 6New Scotland Elementary SchoolAlbany City School District · 1.1 mi away1,076th of 2,326
ELA 58% · Math 57% - 1Giffen Memorial Elementary SchoolAlbany City School District · 1.1 mi away2,294th of 2,326
ELA 21% · Math 10% - 2Sheridan Preparatory AcademyAlbany City School District · 1.5 mi away1,921st of 2,326
ELA 35% · Math 39% - 7Brighter Choice Charter School for GirlsBrighter Choice Charter School for Girls · 1.5 mi away · charter827th of 2,326
ELA 71% · Math 58% - 6Brighter Choice Charter School for BoysBrighter Choice Charter School for Boys · 1.6 mi away · charter963rd of 2,326
ELA 59% · Math 63%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Delaware Community School in?
Delaware Community School is part of the Albany City School District district in Albany, New York.
Is Delaware Community School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Delaware Community School 2,175th of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 6% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of Delaware Community School?
Hispanic 37%, Black 31%, Asian 16%, White 9% (311 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Delaware Community School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 12209 is $267K 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.