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Schools in Albany · Albany City Unified School District

Albany’s public schools outscore 92% of California districts

68% of students in Albany’s public schools are proficient in math, above the California average (33%). The grade covers the public school district serving Albany, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within California, not nationally.

#61of 847 California townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From California state tests taken in spring 2022, when 94% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
76%
▲ 29 pts vs CA 47%
2021–22
Math proficiency
68%
▲ 35 pts vs CA 33%
2021–22
Graduate on time
93%
▲ 7 pts vs CA 86%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$18.3K
▼ 14% vs CA $21.2K
FY2024
Students per teacher
21.0
CA 21.6 · smaller classes
Schools in town
6
3,680 students on the public path
In brief

Albany’s schools, in brief

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 76% and math 68% in spring 2022, against 47% and 33% statewide; 93% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 86%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $18,258 per student, against $21,206 across California (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

Three elementary schools, then one middle and one high school

Which elementary school depends on the address; from grade 6 the district’s path is Albany Middle, then Albany High. Enrollment is up 6% since 2020–21. See the path ↓

Choice beyond the district

Tilden Preparatory School (private) is in town. Every school ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Albany’s grade

A+ Test scoresB+ Graduation

A: better than 92% of California school districts, #61 of 847 California towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the California average; test scores are the stronger of the two.

California school districts we grade (1,872)Better than 92%
Lower resultsHigher results
California towns with similar household incomes (347)Better than 94%
A firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 1,753 test results and a graduating class of 296 wouldn’t change the letter. The tests are from spring 2022, when 94% of Albany’s students in the tested grades sat them (1,754 in math, 1,752 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Albany, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
K–53 elementary schoolsDepends on your addressNo scores
6–8Albany MiddleAlbany City Unified School DistrictNo scores
9–12Albany HighAlbany City Unified School DistrictA+

Albany’s public schools are run by Albany City Unified School District. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Albany City Unified School DistrictGrades K–12 · 6 schools · 3,684 students, up 6% since 2020–21 · 21.0 per teacher (CA 21.6)
$18,258CA $21,206 · FY2024
A
Test scores · 2021–22

Well above the state in reading

Reading76%
State average 46.7% · 1752 students tested
Math68%
State average 33.1% · 1754 students tested

Albany vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the California towns that share Albany’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
AlbanyAAlbany City Unified
BerkeleyABerkeley Unified
El CerritoC+West Contra Costa Unified
RichmondC+West Contra Costa Unified K–12 · Acalanes Union High 9–12
San FranciscoB+San Francisco Unified

Every school in Albany

6 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with California’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in Albanyby address
Ocean View Elementary
Elementary · Grades K–5
563 students23:1Rate it →
Cornell Elementary
Elementary · Grades K–5
560 students25:1Rate it →
Marin Elementary
Elementary · Grades K–5
524 students24:1Rate it →
Albany Middle
Middle · Grades 6–8
911 students20:1Rate it →
Albany High
High · Grades 9–12
A+
1,122 students19:1Rate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
Tilden Preparatory School
Grades 6–12
Private · Nonsectarian
147 students5:1Rate it →

Left off: 1 public program with fewer than 25 students (MacGregor High (Continuation)).

Questions about Albany’s schools

Are Albany’s schools good?

By California’s own tests, yes: the public schools Albany children attend outscore 92% of California’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A Schools grade, #61 of 847 California towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 94%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Albany in?

Albany City Unified School District, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 3,684 students in 6 schools (2024–25).

Where do Albany kids go to high school?

Albany High, with 1,122 students; its own test results earn an A+.

What is Albany’s graduation rate?

93% of the class of 2023 in Albany City Unified School District graduated in four years, against 86% across California.

How much does Albany spend per student?

$18,258 in Albany City Unified School District (FY2024), against $21,206 across California. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in Albany?

Yes: Tilden Preparatory School (nonsectarian, grades 6–12, 147 students).

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within California. Stars are from neighbors.