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Rensselaer County offers a unique blend of old and new, where 19th-century architecture meets 21st-century innovation. Anchored by the city of Troy, known for its brownstones, farmers markets, and vibrant arts scene, the county also includes suburban and rural areas like East Greenbush, Hoosick Falls, and Averill Park. It’s a place where you can enjoy walkable downtowns, scenic country roads, and quick access to Albany and the rest of the Capital Region.

Home to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and several growing tech and healthcare sectors, the area draws both students and professionals. Families appreciate the quality school districts, parks, and a strong sense of community. Whether you’re after riverfront living, quiet wooded lots, or historic charm, Rensselaer County offers a well-rounded lifestyle with a little something for everyone.

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Schools In The Area

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Bell Top School 518-207-2600 Public KG-5
Howard L Goff School 518-207-2430 Public 6-8
Maple Hill Junior/Senior High School 518-732-7701 Public 7-12
Columbia High School 518-207-2010 Public 9-12
Bell Top School 518-207-2600 Public KG-5
PS 16 518-328-5101 Public KG-5
Tamarac Elementary School 518-279-4600 Public KG-5
PS 14 518-328-5801 Public PK-5
Castleton Elementary School 518-732-7755 Public KG-6
Berlin Elementary School 518-658-2127 Public PK-5
Donald P Sutherland School 518-207-2620 Public KG-5
Citizen Edmond Genet School 518-207-2680 Public KG-5
Red Mill School 518-207-2660 Public KG-5
Green Meadow School 518-207-2640 Public KG-5
PS 18 518-328-5501 Public KG-5
True North Troy Preparatory Charter School 518-445-3100 Public KG-12
Hoosick Falls Elementary School 518-686-9492 Public PK-6
West Sand Lake Elementary School 518-674-7175 Public KG-5
Carroll Hill School 518-328-5701 Public KG-5
Miller Hill School 518-674-7075 Public KG-5
PS 2 518-328-5601 Public PK-5
Hoosic Valley Elementary School 518-753-4491 Public PK-6
Van Rensselaer Elementary School 518-436-4618 Public PK-6
Sacred Heart School 518-274-3655 Private PK-6
Robert C Parker School 518-286-3449 Private PK-8
Woodland Hill Montessori School 518-283-5400 Private PK-8
North Greenbush School 518-283-6748 Public KG-2
St Jude the Apostle School 518-283-0333 Private PK-5
Doane Stuart School 518-465-5222 Private PK-12
Holy Spirit School 518-477-5739 Private PK-8
Rensselaer-Columbia-Greene Boces 518-479-5993 Public KG-12
Susan Odell Taylor School for Children 518-274-4994 Private PK-8
Turnpike Elementary School 518-233-6822 Public PK-2
Gardner-Dickinson School 518-283-4600 Public PK-8
Bell Top School 518-207-2600 Public KG-5
Howard L Goff School 518-207-2430 Public 6-8
PS 16 518-328-5101 Public KG-5
Tamarac Middle / High School 518-279-4600 Public 6-12
Castleton Elementary School 518-732-7755 Public KG-6
Tamarac Elementary School 518-279-4600 Public KG-5
Berlin Elementary School 518-658-2127 Public PK-5
PS 14 518-328-5801 Public PK-5
Donald P Sutherland School 518-207-2620 Public KG-5
Troy Middle School 518-328-5301 Public 6-8
Red Mill School 518-207-2660 Public KG-5
Citizen Edmond Genet School 518-207-2680 Public KG-5
Green Meadow School 518-207-2640 Public KG-5
True North Troy Preparatory Charter School 518-445-3100 Public KG-12
PS 18 518-328-5501 Public KG-5
Hoosick Falls Elementary School 518-686-9492 Public PK-6
Berlin Middle School/High School 518-658-1500 Public 6-12
West Sand Lake Elementary School 518-674-7175 Public KG-5
Miller Hill School 518-674-7075 Public KG-5
Knickerbacker Middle School 518-233-6811 Public 6-8
Carroll Hill School 518-328-5701 Public KG-5
PS 2 518-328-5601 Public PK-5
Poestenkill Elementary School 518-674-7125 Public 3-5
Algonquin Middle School 518-674-7100 Public 6-8
Hoosic Valley Elementary School 518-753-4491 Public PK-6
Van Rensselaer Elementary School 518-436-4618 Public PK-6
Rensselaer Park Elementary School 518-233-6823 Public 3-5
Sacred Heart School 518-274-3655 Private PK-6
La Salle Institute 518-283-2500 Private 6-12
Robert C Parker School 518-286-3449 Private PK-8
Woodland Hill Montessori School 518-283-5400 Private PK-8
North Greenbush School 518-283-6748 Public KG-2
St Jude the Apostle School 518-283-0333 Private PK-5
Catholic Central High School 518-235-7100 Private 6-12
Doane Stuart School 518-465-5222 Private PK-12
Holy Spirit School 518-477-5739 Private PK-8
Rensselaer-Columbia-Greene Boces 518-479-5993 Public KG-12
Susan Odell Taylor School for Children 518-274-4994 Private PK-8
Turnpike Elementary School 518-233-6822 Public PK-2
Gardner-Dickinson School 518-283-4600 Public PK-8
Howard L Goff School 518-207-2430 Public 6-8
Maple Hill Junior/Senior High School 518-732-7701 Public 7-12
Tamarac Middle / High School 518-279-4600 Public 6-12
Hoosick Falls Junior/Senior High School 518-686-7321 Public 7-12
Troy Middle School 518-328-5301 Public 6-8
True North Troy Preparatory Charter School 518-445-3100 Public KG-12
Hoosic Valley Junior Senior High School 518-753-4432 Public 7-12
Berlin Middle School/High School 518-658-1500 Public 6-12
Knickerbacker Middle School 518-233-6811 Public 6-8
Algonquin Middle School 518-674-7100 Public 6-8
Rensselaer Junior/Senior High School 518-436-8561 Public 7-12
Gardner-Dickinson School 518-283-4600 Public PK-8
Hoosac School 518-686-7331 Private 8-12
Rensselaer-Columbia-Greene Boces 518-479-5993 Public KG-12
La Salle Institute 518-283-2500 Private 6-12
Robert C Parker School 518-286-3449 Private PK-8
Woodland Hill Montessori School 518-283-5400 Private PK-8
Catholic Central High School 518-235-7100 Private 6-12
Doane Stuart School 518-465-5222 Private PK-12
Holy Spirit School 518-477-5739 Private PK-8
Susan Odell Taylor School for Children 518-274-4994 Private PK-8
Vanderheyden Hall 518-283-6500 Private 7-12
Columbia High School 518-207-2010 Public 9-12
Maple Hill Junior/Senior High School 518-732-7701 Public 7-12
Tamarac Middle / High School 518-279-4600 Public 6-12
Hoosick Falls Junior/Senior High School 518-686-7321 Public 7-12
Averill Park High School 518-674-7000 Public 9-12
Troy High School 518-328-5401 Public 9-12
True North Troy Preparatory Charter School 518-445-3100 Public KG-12
Hoosic Valley Junior Senior High School 518-753-4432 Public 7-12
Lansingburgh Senior High School 518-233-6806 Public 9-12
Berlin Middle School/High School 518-658-1500 Public 6-12
Rensselaer Junior/Senior High School 518-436-8561 Public 7-12
Emma Willard School 518-833-1301 Private 9-12
Vanderheyden Hall 518-283-6500 Private 7-12
Hoosac School 518-686-7331 Private 8-12
Rensselaer-Columbia-Greene Boces 518-479-5993 Public KG-12
La Salle Institute 518-283-2500 Private 6-12
Catholic Central High School 518-235-7100 Private 6-12
Doane Stuart School 518-465-5222 Private PK-12

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