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College Success Award
The College Success Award recognizes schools that do an exemplary job getting students to enroll in and stick with college, including those that excel at serving students from low-income families.
Districts
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Albany City School District
8,146 students | ALBANY, NY
Grades PK, K-12 & Ungraded | 17 schools -
South Colonie Central School District
4,914 students | ALBANY, NY
Grades PK, K-12 & Ungraded | 8 schools -
Guilderland Central School District
4,914 students | GUILDERLAND CENTER, NY
Grades K-12 & Ungraded | 7 schools -
Capital Region Board of Cooperative Educational Services
0 students | ALBANY, NY
Grades K-12 & Ungraded | 1 school
Neighboring Cities
Reviews From Schools in Albany
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Teacher
July 19, 2025
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Albany High School
Parent / Guardian
July 13, 2025
The best elementary school in the district. Best teachers, best staff and best principle.
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Shaker Road Elementary School
Current student
May 26, 2025
I don’t feel safe in this school, this school gives me anxiety, and much more. The people here are just mean
Review for
Stephen And Harriet Myers Middle School