| Index | Troy | New York | National |
| Average Test Scores | 47% | 56% | 48% |
| Student/Teacher ratio | n/a | n/a | 16:1 |
| Total public schools | 23 | 4,060 | 79,221 |
| Total private schools | 9 | 1,092 | 24,874 |
| Total post-secondary schools | 5 | 483 | 7,963 |
| Index | Troy | New York | National |
| Completed 8th grade | 82.0% | 83.5% | 84.3% |
| Completed high school | 80.4% | 82.1% | 83.0% |
| Completed some college | 56.9% | 59.5% | 59.4% |
| Completed associate degree | 38.3% | 43.4% | 38.5% |
| Completed bachelors | 25.3% | 34.7% | 30.3% |
| Completed masters | 9.7% | 15.1% | 11.5% |
| Completed professional degree | 2.2% | 4.2% | 3.3% |
| Completed doctorate | 1.0% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
There are a total of 23 public schools, 9 private schools and 5 post-secondary schools in Troy. Using the proficiency score averages, the average test scores for Troy, NY schools is 47%. The average student to teacher ratio is n/a. In Troy, NY, an average of 82.0% of students have completed 8th grade and an average of 80.4% 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% |
| Poestenkill, NY | 814 | 65% | 34.4% |
| West Sand Lake, NY | 3,391 | 65% | 34.4% |
| Troy, NY | 49,253 | 47% | 1.7% |
| City | Population | Avg. Test Scores | National Avg. |
| Harrisburg, PA | 49,247 | 41% | 15.0% |
| Downers Grove, IL | 49,263 | 50% | 4.9% |
| Portage, MI | 49,224 | 57% | 18.8% |
| Wilson, NC | 49,310 | 36% | 24.8% |
| Cuyahoga Falls, OH | 49,191 | 62% | 28.5% |
| Troy, NY | 49,253 | 47% | 1.7% |
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