Albany Academies (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked NY School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 680 students
Yearly Tuition: $26,850
Average class size: 16 students
Application Deadline: Feb. 15 / rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Albany Academies ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Albany Academies
Nursery	26
Pre-K	30
Kind	10
1	18
2	23
3	20
4	14
5	19
6	38
7	45
8	25
9	83
10	98
11	118
12	113

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Offers Post-Graduate Year

Yes

Year Founded

1813

Campus Size

55 acres

Student Body

Total Students

680 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

25%

State avg.: 39%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

93 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

7:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

16 students

Average SAT score

1158

(Out of 1600)

Average ACT score

(Out of 36)

Average Percentile SSAT

68%

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Number of AP Courses

20 courses

Advanced Courses

BiologyCalculus AB

Calculus BCChemistry

Computer Science AComputer Science Principals

English Literature and CompositionEuropean History

French Language and CultureLatin

MacroeconomicsMicroeconomics

Physics 1Physics 2

Physics CSpanish Language and Culture

StatisticsStudio Art

U.S. Government and PoliticsU.S. History

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School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Institute for Independent Education (PVSR legacy category)
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

Feb. 15 / rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$26,850

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Tuition Notes

Tuition at The Albany Academies is as follows: Preschool-Kindergarten: $15,000 Grades 1-4: $17,000 Grades 5-8: $20,000 Grades 9:12: $23,000

% on Financial Aid

33%

Admissions Director

Nicholas Forcier

Admissions Associate

Shellie Carr

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

18 sports

Sports

Track and FieldVolleyball

Winter TrackWrestling

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School Notes

"The Albany Academy and Albany Academy for Girls are independent college-preparatory day schools, founded in 1813 and 1814, respectively.
For 200 years, Albany and the surrounding area had been the political, business and social center of the upper Hudson and Mohawk valleys.
In 1979, The Albany Academy and Albany Academy for Girls began a Coordinate Program, in which Upper School students (11th and 12th graders) could cross-enroll in classes at both institutions, bringing together the advantages of co-ed and single-gender education.
The Lower and Middle Schools, and Grades 9 and 10, remain single-gender, based on strong gender research that supports this approach to education.
In 2005, the schools signed an affiliation agreement which formalized years of cooperative educational efforts on behalf of the two schools.
Today, The Albany Academy and Albany Academy for Girls are truly a community.
United across grade levels, across cultures and across campuses.".

"The Albany Academy and Albany Academy for Girls are independent college-preparatory day schools, founded in 1813 and 1814, respectively. For 200 years, Albany and the surrounding area had been the political, business and social center of the upper Hudson and Mohawk valleys. In 1979, The Albany Academy and Albany Academy for Girls began a Coordinate Program, in which Upper School students (11th and 12th graders) could cross-enroll in classes at both institutions, bringing together the advantages of co-ed and single-gender education. The Lower and Middle Schools, and Grades 9 and 10, remain single-gender, based on strong gender research that supports this approach to education. In 2005, the schools signed an affiliation agreement which formalized years of cooperative educational efforts on behalf of the two schools. Today, The Albany Academy and Albany Academy for Girls are truly a community. United across grade levels, across cultures and across campuses."

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Albany Academies cost?

Albany Academies's tuition is approximately $26,850 for private students.

What sports does Albany Academies offer?

Albany Academies offers 18 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Dance, Diving, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Squash, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Winter Track and Wrestling. Albany Academies is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in New York for most sports offered.

What is Albany Academies's ranking?

Albany Academies ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for: Largest student body, Most AP courses offered, Most sports offered and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Albany Academies?

The application deadline for Albany Academies is Feb. 15 / rolling (applications are due on Feb. 15 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

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The average private school tuition in Albany, NY is $10,910 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Albany, NY is 83% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).