Bethlehem ranked top school district in Capital Region

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The Bethlehem Central School District was rated the #1 school district in Capital Region by Niche.com in its annual ranking of schools nationwide. The 2022 Niche K-12 School and District Rankings were released earlier this week.

The Niche Best School Districts ranking is based on rigorous analysis of academic and student life data from the U.S. Department of Education along with test scores, college data, and ratings collected from millions of Niche users. The online platform is used to connect parents and students with high schools and colleges.

Bethlehem Central School District – Niche.com rankings

  • #1 school district in the Albany area
  • #30 school district in NYS
  • #158 school district in the U.S. (out of 10,772 districts)
  • #52 in the U.S. for Districts with the Best Teachers in America
  • All district schools in the top #10 in the Albany area

“This is a well-timed honor. Educating students against the backdrop of a global pandemic for more than 18 months should qualify all schools districts, teachers and staff to be celebrated,” said Superintendent Jody Monroe. “I am particularly proud to see our teachers being recognized among the best teachers in America. They are part of a stellar team of people who have persevered against all odds and remain dedicated to the success and the well-being of our students.”