Albany, New York

Education

Colleges and universities in Albany include Albany College of Pharmacy; Albany Law School; Albany Medical College; The College of Saint Rose; Excelsior College; Maria College; Sage College of Albany; and the University at Albany, part of the State University of New York system. Siena College is located two miles north of the downtown area in Loudonville.

Related Topics:
Excelsior College - University at Albany - State University of New York - Siena College

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Albany City School District has nearly 10,000 students and some 20 institutions of various types.

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The Free School, Founded in 1969 by Mary Leue, the Albany Free School is the oldest inner-city independent alternative school in the United States.

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Albany Academy for Girls, "established in 1814, is the oldest independent day school for girls in the country." (Source)

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The Albany Academy, a private school for boys K-12, was founded in 1813. Author Herman Melville was an alumnus. Scientist Joseph Henry made discoveries in electromagnetism while an academy teacher.

Related Topics:
1813 - Herman Melville - Joseph Henry - Electromagnetism

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The Doane Stuart School is the area's only co-educational independent school. Founded in 1975 as a merger between a Roman Catholic (Kenwood Academy) and an Episcopal(St. Agnes School) school (both formerly girls' schools), it emphasizes interfaith tolerance, community service, and academic excellence.

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See also the list of high schools

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