Albany Academies

"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.".

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Top Ranked NY School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 680 students
  • Average class size: 16 students
  • Application Deadline: Feb. 15 / rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Sports offered
School History

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Offers Post-Graduate Year
Yes
Year Founded
1813
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
680 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
25%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade
Albany Academies Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
93 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
16 students
Number of AP Courses
20 courses
List of Courses Offered
Advanced Courses
Biology, Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Chemistry, Computer Science A, Computer Science Principals, English Literature and Composition, European History, French Language and Culture, Latin, Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, Physics 1, Physics 2, Physics C, Spanish Language and Culture, Statistics, Studio Art, U.S. Government and Politics, U.S. History
Average SAT score
1158
(Out of 1600)
Average ACT score
26
(Out of 36)
Average Percentile SSAT
68%
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Formal

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
Feb. 15 / rolling
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

Sports

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."
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Top Ranked NY School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 680 students
  • Average class size: 16 students
  • Application Deadline: Feb. 15 / rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Albany, NY is $6,918 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Albany, NY is 79% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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