RANKED: Best elementary, middle schools in the Capital Region for 2027
Sofia Torres
Sofia Torres
Reporter · Albany, NY
Sofia Torres is a passionate education reporter with over 7 years of experience covering Albany's schools. A graduate of the University of Rochester, she previously worked for the Albany School District's communications office and focuses on ensuring equity in education and spotlighting innovative teaching practices.
More from Sofia →Reporter · Tuesday, November 10, 2026 at 2:40 PM · 1 min read
U.S. News World Report released its 2027 Best Elementary and Middle School rankings. The publication analyzed about 46,000 public elementary schools and more than 24,000 middle schools for the rankings.