Van Rensselaer Elementary School
Rensselaer, NY · Rensselaer City School District · Grades PK-5
1,971st of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 15%· Stable
Van Rensselaer Elementary School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Van Rensselaer Elementary School 1,971st 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 15% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 13th in 2019 to 15th in 2025.
Van Rensselaer Elementary School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Van Rensselaer Elementary School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 475 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 65.1% | 43.8% | ▼ 21.3 pts | |
| Hispanic | 6.0% | 16.0% | ▲ 10.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 5.4% | 15.8% | ▲ 10.4 pts | |
| Asian | 13.9% | 13.3% | ▼ 0.6 pts | |
| Black | 9.6% | 10.9% | ▲ 1.3 pts |
Homes near Van Rensselaer Elementary School
Typical home value $317K in zip 12144 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Van Rensselaer Elementary School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 1Arbor Hill Elementary SchoolAlbany City School District · 1.6 mi away2,191st of 2,326
ELA 24% · Math 28% - 1Giffen Memorial Elementary SchoolAlbany City School District · 2 mi away2,294th of 2,326
ELA 21% · Math 10% - 3KIPP Tech Valley Charter SchoolKIPP Tech Valley Charter School · 2.1 mi away · charter1,732nd of 2,326
ELA 46% · Math 39% - 9Bell Top SchoolEast Greenbush Central School District · 2.2 mi away403rd of 2,326
ELA 75% · Math 77% - 9Red Mill SchoolEast Greenbush Central School District · 2.2 mi away434th of 2,326
ELA 69% · Math 81% - 10Menands SchoolMenands Union Free School District · 2.3 mi away227th of 2,326
ELA 64% · Math 100% - 2Sheridan Preparatory AcademyAlbany City School District · 2.4 mi away1,921st of 2,326
ELA 35% · Math 39% - 4Thomas S O'brien Academy of Science & TechnologyAlbany City School District · 2.5 mi away1,580th of 2,326
ELA 48% · Math 43%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Van Rensselaer Elementary School in?
Van Rensselaer Elementary School is part of the Rensselaer City School District district in Rensselaer, New York.
Is Van Rensselaer Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Van Rensselaer Elementary School 1,971st of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 15% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of Van Rensselaer Elementary School?
White 44%, Hispanic 16%, Two or more races 16%, Asian 13% (475 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Van Rensselaer Elementary School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 12144 is $317K 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.