For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,505 students in Albany, CA (there are 3 private schools, serving 775 private students). 82% of all K-12 students in Albany, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Albany, CA are Albany High School, Cornell Elementary School and Marin Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Albany, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 83% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 91% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Albany, CA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Albany High School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
603 Key Route Blvd.
Albany, CA 94706
(510) 558-2500
Albany, CA 94706
(510) 558-2500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,187 students
Rank: #22.
Cornell Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 83% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
920 Talbot Ave.
Albany, CA 94706
(510) 558-3700
Albany, CA 94706
(510) 558-3700
Grades: K-5
| 547 students
Rank: #33.
Marin Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 81% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1001 Santa Fe Ave.
Albany, CA 94706
(510) 559-4700
Albany, CA 94706
(510) 559-4700
Grades: K-5
| 442 students
Rank: #44.
Albany Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 78% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1259 Brighton Ave.
Albany, CA 94706
(510) 558-3600
Albany, CA 94706
(510) 558-3600
Grades: 6-8
| 799 students
Rank: #55.
Ocean View Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 73% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1000 Jackson St.
Albany, CA 94706
(510) 558-4800
Albany, CA 94706
(510) 558-4800
Grades: K-5
| 528 students
Rank: n/an/a
Macgregor High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
603 Key Route Blvd.
Albany, CA 94706
(510) 559-6570
Albany, CA 94706
(510) 559-6570
Grades: 10-12
| 2 students
Albany, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
720 Jackson St
Albany, CA 94706
(510) 559-6590
Albany, CA 94706
(510) 559-6590
Grades: K
| 20 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Albany, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Albany, CA include Albany High School, Cornell Elementary School and Marin Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Albany, CA?
6 public schools are located in Albany, CA.
What percentage of students in Albany, CA go to public school?
82% of all K-12 students in Albany, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Albany, CA?
Albany, CA public schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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