Photo: Edfallere · CC BY-SA 4.0Albany’s public schools outscore 56% of Oregon districts
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 Oregon, not nationally.
From Oregon state tests taken in spring 2022, when 92% 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.
Albany’s schools, in brief
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 41% of tested students were proficient in reading and 27% in math, against 44% and 31% statewide; 92% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
82% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 81% across Oregon. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $15,553 per student, against $17,749 across Oregon (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Ten elementary schools, then four middle and two high schools
Which school depends on the address at every step. Enrollment is up 5% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Albany Christian School (private), Sundborn Childrens House, A Montessori School (private) and Standard Christian School (private) are 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.
What’s behind Albany’s grade
B: better than 56% of Oregon school districts, #75 of 142 Oregon towns. Graduation is above the Oregon average; test scores are below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Albany, with each school’s own grade.
9th grade in Albany · depends on your address
South Albany High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,466 students · 22:1 students per teacher
West Albany High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,297 students · 23:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Albany · depends on your address
South Albany High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,466 students · 22:1 students per teacher
West Albany High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,297 students · 23:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Albany · depends on your address
South Albany High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,466 students · 22:1 students per teacher
West Albany High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,297 students · 23:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Albany · depends on your address
South Albany High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,466 students · 22:1 students per teacher
West Albany High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,297 students · 23:1 students per teacher
Albany’s public schools are run by Greater Albany School District 8J, which also serves Millersburg and Tangent. 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.
Below the state in reading
Albany vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Oregon towns that share Albany’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Albany | B | Greater Albany School District 8J |
| Millersburg | B | Greater Albany School District 8J |
Every school in Albany
22 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Oregon’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Albany’s schools
Are Albany’s schools good?
They sit near the middle of Oregon: the public schools Albany children attend outscore 56% of Oregon’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B Schools grade, #75 of 142 Oregon towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 57%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Albany in?
Greater Albany School District 8J, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 8,771 students in 20 schools (2024–25).
Where do Albany kids go to high school?
One of 2 high schools, depending on your address: South Albany High School and West Albany High School.
What is Albany’s graduation rate?
82% of the class of 2023 in Greater Albany School District 8J graduated in four years, against 81% across Oregon.
How much does Albany spend per student?
$15,553 in Greater Albany School District 8J (FY2024), against $17,749 across Oregon. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Albany?
Yes: Albany Christian School (religious, grades PK–8, 410 students), Sundborn Childrens House, A Montessori School (nonsectarian, grades PK–K, 40 students) and Standard Christian School (religious, grades K–12, 39 students).
Parents talk
What Albany families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Albany → 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 Oregon. Stars are from neighbors.