The Albany Academies is home to the two campuses of The Albany Academy and Albany Academy for Girls, which share a nearly 200-year-old tradition of quality single-gender, independent school education. Both institutions bring with them deeply treasured values of community, tradition and purpose to the newly formed entity known as The Albany Academies.

Our school is comprised of two campuses for students with more than 710 students in the Early Childhood Program (ages 3-5), Lower (K-4), Middle (5-8) and Upper (9-12) Schools, and offers single-gender instruction during crucial developmental times and co-educational opportunities when appropriate.

• Middle School students consistently place in regional science competitions, have many public speaking opportunities and have technology integrated throughout the curriculum.

• Middle School students take grade-level field trips such as Lake Placid, Space Camp (Canada), New York City, Washington, D.C., Vermont and more.

• Students in grades 5-12 have their own advisor with whom they meet several times each week for personalized guidance. Once in upper school, this is expanded to include regular meetings with the college counselor.

• Students may begin competing on varsity and modified athletic teams in grade 7. Programs include lacrosse, swimming and diving, tennis, hockey, football, field hockey, squash, cross-country, track and field, softball/baseball, basketball, volleyball, wrestling and skiing. 

• Our Middle and Upper School average class size is 14 students and our student-to-teacher ratio is 6 to 1. Nearly 100 percent of our teachers hold degrees in the subjects they teach (compared with 25 percent nationally).

• Seniors conduct May Projects, in-depth experiences in fields in which they are interested. Past projects have included internships in medicine, law, politics, furniture design, education, equestrian studies and athletics.

• Upper School students consistently place in the Intel Science Competition and publish scientific research through independent study. Past research projects have included breast cancer and fetal alcohol syndrome. Academies students continue to study science at the nation’s top colleges and universities, including medical and veterinary schools.

• Seniors are required to make a Senior Speech (East Campus) or Declamation (West Campus) to the entire Upper School. These public speaking opportunities are invaluable to our graduates as they enter a world of change, challenge and opportunity.

• Every student works individually with our experienced college counselors. Virtually 100 percent of all graduates continue their education at competitive 4-year colleges and universities.

A substantial body of scholarly research confirms the advantages of single-gender education. Boys and girls are more likely to succeed at school, more likely to take math and science courses, and more likely to continue their education than their peers in a coeducational setting. At a school with single-gender instruction, students can learn without social pressures. The result is a growth in competence that leads to greater self-esteem and an attitude that boys and girls can accomplish anything.

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This unique program provides Upper School students with single-gender and coeducational classes during their four years in Upper School. Students in grades 9 and 10 are in single-gender courses in English, History, Math and Science. Honors Math and Science Courses, Arts, Languages and Technology, and core courses in grades 11 and 12, are coeducational. Students retain all the advantages of a single-gender school while experiencing coeducation and a broader range of courses and numerous electives. More than 200 students take more than 60 courses, including 17 Advanced Placement courses, through the Coordinate Program. Girls and boys benefit from these opportunities while remaining single-gender for most school activities: they hold student offices, captain their own teams, have single-gender advising groups, clubs and leadership opportunities.

Students also have the opportunity to participate in select coeducational extracurricular activities such as dramatic productions, a Model United Nations club, ski club, dances and other social events. While the academic program is coeducational only at the Upper School level, students from Early Childhood on enjoy shared activities with their counterparts such as joint assemblies and field days.

At The Albany Academies, admissions standards are selective and depend on space availability. We are seeking students who will be successful in a college preparatory program and contribute to our school community, and for whom the Academies is a good overall match.

Yes. We are committed to maintaining a strong, diverse student body. Approximately 30 percent of our students receive financial aid. The financial aid program for grades 1-12, based solely on need, helps student enroll regardless of their financial circumstances. No full scholarships are given.

Your local school district is required to provide a certain percentage of the textbooks you will use at The Albany Academies. When you enroll, you will receive a list of required books along with a school district form. Our Registrar will submit this form to your school district. Books will be available in the late summer.

We offer an Early Bird program at no cost from 7:15-8 a.m. each morning. The Extended Day Program (for Pre-K through Grade 8) begins each day at 3:20 p.m. and runs until 5:30 p.m. The Extended Day Program includes a snack, free-play, structured activities and enrichment activities. Families are charged only for the time a child is in attendance; the program can be used one day a year or every day.

Completed applications filed before February 15 will be given preference. When classes are full, we create waiting lists by date of acceptance. To be placed on the wait list, you must complete the application process and be accepted.

Please contact Director of Admissions Bramble Buran at (518) 429-2300 or buranb@albanyacademies.org, or Associate Director of Admissions Drew Lentz at (518) 429-2300 or lentza@albanyacademies.org for more information about admissions and financial aid.  

The Albany Academies
135 Academy Road
Albany, NY 12208
(518) 429-2300