For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,567 students in Albany, CA (there are , serving 727 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in Albany, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%). Albany has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
The top ranked public schools in Albany, CA are Cornell Elementary School, Albany High 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 68% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Albany have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Albany, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cornell Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
920 Talbot Ave.
Albany, CA 94706
(510) 558-3700
Albany, CA 94706
(510) 558-3700
Grades: K-5
| 551 students
Rank: #22.
Albany High School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 80%)
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
| 1,117 students
Rank: #33.
Marin Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1001 Santa Fe Ave.
Albany, CA 94706
(510) 559-4700
Albany, CA 94706
(510) 559-4700
Grades: K-5
| 514 students
Rank: #44.
Albany Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1259 Brighton Ave.
Albany, CA 94706
(510) 558-3600
Albany, CA 94706
(510) 558-3600
Grades: 6-8
| 827 students
Rank: #55.
Ocean View Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1000 Jackson St.
Albany, CA 94706
(510) 558-4800
Albany, CA 94706
(510) 558-4800
Grades: K-5
| 548 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
| 10 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 Cornell Elementary School, Albany High School and Marin Elementary School. Albany has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
How many public schools are located in Albany?
6 public schools are located in Albany.
What percentage of students in Albany go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in Albany are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Albany?
Albany public schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Albany are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Albany include: Ocean View Elementary School vs. Cornell Elementary School, Cornell Elementary School vs. Ocean View Elementary School, Marin Elementary School vs. Cornell Elementary School
Recent Articles
The Link Between Education and Incarceration: The NAACP Report
Education and the rate of incarceration have been linked in a recent NAACP report. Learn about the report and the troubling findings.
The Debate Over Mandatory AP Exams: Balancing Academic Rigor and Student Well-being
Some public schools are forcing students in AP courses to take the AP exam. Here's a look at both sides of the debate and the potential benefits in store for both students and high schools.
The 15 Biggest Failures of the American Public Education System
The world is in a constant state of change and those who fail to adjust fall behind. Unfortunately, the American public education system has not kept up with the times and is currently facing a number of serious problems. Keep reading to learn about the biggest failures affecting the modern U.S. public education system as well as some of the trends that could spark change.