Albany Local Guide

Schools and Education

The Albany-Schenectady-Troy area has been ranked the third "Best Place with the Best Education" in the nation. The ranking is based on factors such as local school funding, the mix of private and public schools, and student-to-teacher ratio. In addition to its primary, middle and high school level education, Albany also boasts institutions of higher learning with colleges and universities including: Albany College of Pharmacy, Albany Law School, Albany Medical College, College of Saint Rose, Excelsior College, Hudson Valley Community College, Maria College of Albany, and SUNY Albany.