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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Albany Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 21 public schools serving 8,691 students in Albany, OR (there are 7 private schools, serving 516 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Albany, OR are educated in public schools (compared to the OR state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Albany, OR are Oak Grove Elementary School, Liberty Elementary School and North Albany Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Albany, OR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Albany have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public school average of 43% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Albany, OR (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oak Grove Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1500 Oak Grove Dr Nw
Albany, OR 97321
(541) 967-4596
Gr: K-5 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Liberty Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2345 Liberty St Sw
Albany, OR 97321
(541) 967-4578
Gr: K-5 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
North Albany Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
815 Thornton Lake Dr Nw
Albany, OR 97321
(541) 967-4588
Gr: K-5 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #44.
West Albany High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1130 Queen Ave Sw
Albany, OR 97321
(541) 967-4545
Gr: 9-12 | 1,297 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #55.
Timber Ridge School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
373 Timber Ridge St Ne
Albany, OR 97322
(541) 704-1095
Gr: 3-8 | 657 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #66.
North Albany Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1205 North Albany Rd Nw
Albany, OR 97321
(541) 967-4541
Gr: 6-8 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #77.
Oak Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3610 Oak St Se
Albany, OR 97322
(541) 967-4591
Gr: K-5 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #88.
Three Lakes High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4400 Lochner Rd Se
Albany, OR 97322
(541) 791-5904
Gr: 6-12 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #99.
Takena Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1210 12th Ave Sw
Albany, OR 97321
(541) 967-4613
Gr: K-2 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1010.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
336 9th Ave Sw
Albany, OR 97321
(541) 967-4561
Gr: 3-5 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1111.
Periwinkle Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2196 21st Ave Se
Albany, OR 97322
(541) 967-4600
Gr: K-5 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1212.
Meadow Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
358 Timber Ridge St Ne
Albany, OR 97322
(541) 967-4565
Gr: K-3 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1313.
Lafayette Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3122 Madison St Se
Albany, OR 97322
(541) 967-4575
Gr: K-5 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1414.
Memorial Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1050 Queen Ave Sw
Albany, OR 97321
(541) 967-4537
Gr: 6-8 | 544 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1515.
South Shore Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
910 Bain St Se
Albany, OR 97322
(541) 967-4604
Gr: K-5 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1616.
Calapooia Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
830 24th Ave Se
Albany, OR 97322
(541) 967-4555
Gr: 6-8 | 585 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Sunrise Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
730 19th Ave Se
Albany, OR 97322
(541) 967-4608
Gr: K-5 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Waverly Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
425 Columbus St Se
Albany, OR 97321
(541) 967-4617
Gr: K-5 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1919.
South Albany High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3705 Columbus St Se
Albany, OR 97322
(541) 967-4522
Gr: 9-12 | 1,466 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #2020.
Albany Options School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
701 19th Avenue Se
Albany, OR 97322
(541) 967-4563
Gr: 9-12 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: n/an/a
Riverside High School
4400 Lochner Rd Se
Albany, OR 97322
(541) 791-5904
Gr: 10-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 70%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Albany, OR?
The top-ranked public schools in Albany, OR include Oak Grove Elementary School, Liberty Elementary School and North Albany Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Albany?
21 public schools are located in Albany.
What percentage of students in Albany go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Albany are educated in public schools (compared to the OR state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Albany?
Albany public schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public schools average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Albany are often viewed compared to one another?

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