Photo: David Wilson · CC BY 2.0Albia’s public schools outscore 75% of Iowa districts
In Albia, 80% of tested students read at a proficient level, above the Iowa average (70%). The grade covers the public school district serving Albia, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Iowa, not nationally.
From Iowa state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% 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.
Albia’s schools, in brief
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 80% and math 72% in spring 2022, against 70% and 64% statewide; 90–94% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 88%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $12,872 per student, against $13,713 across Iowa (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one middle, one middle and one high school
From grade 3 the district’s path is Lincoln Center, then Albia Middle School, then Albia High School. Enrollment is down 6% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
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.
What’s behind Albia’s grade
A−: better than 75% of Iowa school districts, #38 of 140 Iowa towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Iowa average; test scores are the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Albia, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in Albia
Kendall Center
Grades PK · 63 students
Kindergarten in Albia
Grant Center
Grades K–2 · 239 students · 14:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in Albia
Lincoln Center
Grades 3–6 · 320 students · 15:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Albia
Lincoln Center
Grades 3–6 · 320 students · 15:1 students per teacher
5th grade in Albia
Lincoln Center
Grades 3–6 · 320 students · 15:1 students per teacher
6th grade in Albia
Lincoln Center
Grades 3–6 · 320 students · 15:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Albia
Albia High School
Grades 9–12 · 348 students · 14:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Albia
Albia High School
Grades 9–12 · 348 students · 14:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Albia
Albia High School
Grades 9–12 · 348 students · 14:1 students per teacher
Albia’s public schools are run by Albia Community School District, which also serves Lovilia and Melrose. 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.
Well above the state in reading
Albia vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Iowa towns that share Albia’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Albia | A− | Albia |
Every school in Albia
5 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Iowa’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Albia’s schools
Are Albia’s schools good?
By Iowa’s own tests, yes: the public schools Albia children attend outscore 75% of Iowa’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade, #38 of 140 Iowa towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 78%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Albia in?
Albia Community School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 1,123 students in 5 schools (2024–25).
Where do Albia kids go to high school?
Albia High School, with 348 students; its own test results earn an A−.
What is Albia’s graduation rate?
90–94% of the class of 2023 in Albia Community School District graduated in four years, against 88% across Iowa.
How much does Albia spend per student?
$12,872 in Albia Community School District (FY2024), against $13,713 across Iowa. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Albia families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Albia → They have their own page.
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 Iowa. Stars are from neighbors.