Roots Academy at West Hill
Albany, NY · Albany City School District · Grades PK-5
2,297th of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 1%· Stable
Roots Academy at West Hill ranking
SchoolRow ranks Roots Academy at West Hill 2,297th 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 1% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 2th in 2019 to 1th in 2025.
Roots Academy at West Hill test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Roots Academy at West Hill students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 334 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 57.6% | 38.6% | ▼ 19.0 pts | |
| Hispanic | 19.2% | 26.0% | ▲ 6.8 pts | |
| Asian | 6.4% | 19.2% | ▲ 12.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 9.1% | 9.3% | ▲ 0.2 pts | |
| White | 6.1% | 6.0% | ▼ 0.1 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.9% | ▲ 0.9 pts |
Homes near Roots Academy at West Hill
Typical home value $226K in zip 12206 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Roots Academy at West Hill
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 7Henry Johnson Charter SchoolHenry Johnson Charter School · 0.5 mi away · charter768th of 2,326
ELA 66% · Math 65% - 6Brighter Choice Charter School for BoysBrighter Choice Charter School for Boys · 0.5 mi away · charter963rd of 2,326
ELA 59% · Math 63% - 7Brighter Choice Charter School for GirlsBrighter Choice Charter School for Girls · 0.6 mi away · charter827th of 2,326
ELA 71% · Math 58% - 2Pine Hills Elementary SchoolAlbany City School District · 0.7 mi away1,959th of 2,326
ELA 44% · Math 29% - 2Sheridan Preparatory AcademyAlbany City School District · 0.8 mi away1,921st of 2,326
ELA 35% · Math 39% - 3KIPP Tech Valley Charter SchoolKIPP Tech Valley Charter School · 1 mi away · charter1,732nd of 2,326
ELA 46% · Math 39% - 6New Scotland Elementary SchoolAlbany City School District · 1.4 mi away1,076th of 2,326
ELA 58% · Math 57% - 1Arbor Hill Elementary SchoolAlbany City School District · 1.4 mi away2,191st of 2,326
ELA 24% · Math 28%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Roots Academy at West Hill in?
Roots Academy at West Hill is part of the Albany City School District district in Albany, New York.
Is Roots Academy at West Hill a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Roots Academy at West Hill 2,297th of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 1% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of Roots Academy at West Hill?
Black 39%, Hispanic 26%, Asian 19%, Two or more races 9% (334 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Roots Academy at West Hill 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.