| Index | Rensselaer | New York | National |
| Average Test Scores | 48% | 56% | 48% |
| Student/Teacher ratio | n/a | n/a | 16:1 |
| Total public schools | 6 | 4,060 | 79,221 |
| Total private schools | 2 | 1,092 | 24,874 |
| Total post-secondary schools | n/a | 483 | 7,963 |
| Index | Rensselaer | New York | National |
| Completed 8th grade | 85.5% | 83.5% | 84.3% |
| Completed high school | 84.5% | 82.1% | 83.0% |
| Completed some college | 55.8% | 59.5% | 59.4% |
| Completed associate degree | 34.3% | 43.4% | 38.5% |
| Completed bachelors | 23.6% | 34.7% | 30.3% |
| Completed masters | 9.4% | 15.1% | 11.5% |
| Completed professional degree | 2.3% | 4.2% | 3.3% |
| Completed doctorate | 1.7% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
There are a total of 6 public schools, 2 private schools and n/a post-secondary schools in Rensselaer. Using the proficiency score averages, the average test scores for Rensselaer, NY schools is 48%. The average student to teacher ratio is n/a. In Rensselaer, NY, an average of 85.5% of students have completed 8th grade and an average of 84.5% have completed high school.
| City | Population | Avg. Test Scores | National Avg. |
| Voorheesville, NY | 2,789 | 78% | 63.2% |
| East Greenbush, NY | 6,299 | 74% | 54.5% |
| Averill Park, NY | 1,466 | 74% | 53.8% |
| Ravena, NY | 3,181 | 67% | 39.6% |
| West Sand Lake, NY | 3,391 | 65% | 34.4% |
| Rensselaer, NY | 9,223 | 48% | 0.7% |
| City | Population | Avg. Test Scores | National Avg. |
| Molalla, OR | 9,224 | 42% | 12.7% |
| Nolensville, TN | 9,221 | 67% | 40.4% |
| Detroit Lakes, MN | 9,229 | 60% | 25.2% |
| Flowood, MS | 9,213 | 59% | 22.7% |
| New Richmond, WI | 9,212 | 61% | 27.1% |
| Rensselaer, NY | 9,223 | 48% | 0.7% |
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