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Greater Albany Public SD 8j School District

718 7th Ave Sw
Albany, OR 97321
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Greater Albany Public SD 8j School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Oregon for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 20 public schools serving 8,771 students in Greater Albany Public SD 8j School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Oregon.
Public Schools in Greater Albany Public SD 8j School District 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).
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public school average of 43% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (OR)
# Schools
20 Schools
1,294 Schools
# Students
8,771 Students
539,626 Students
# Teachers
469 Teachers
29,777 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Greater Albany Public SD 8j School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 185 school districts in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 83% has decreased from 86% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (OR)
#86 out of 187 school districts
(Top 50%)
29%
31%
41%
44%
27%
30%
83%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.52
0.60
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
25%
26%
% Black
1%
3%
% White
64%
57%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
8%
8%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,408 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,349. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,725 is less than the state median of $19,399. The school district spending/student has declined by 20% over four school years.
This School District
This State (OR)
Total Revenue
$135 MM
$9,902 MM
Spending
$156 MM
$10,468 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,408
$18,349
Spending / Student
$17,725
$19,399

Best Greater Albany Public SD 8j School District Public Schools (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.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
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: #1111.
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: #1212.
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: #1313.
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: #1414.
Tangent Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
32100 Old Oak Dr
Tangent, OR 97389
(541) 967-4616
Gr: K-5 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
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%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Greater Albany Public SD 8j School District?
Greater Albany Public SD 8j School District manages 20 public schools serving 8,771 students.
What is the rank of Greater Albany Public SD 8j School District?
Greater Albany Public SD 8j School District is ranked #92 out of 185 school districts in Oregon (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Oregon school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Greater Albany Public SD 8j School District?
64% of Greater Albany Public SD 8j School District students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Greater Albany Public SD 8j School District?
Greater Albany Public SD 8j School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 18:1.
What is Greater Albany Public SD 8j School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,725 is less than the state median of $19,399. The school district spending/student has declined by 20% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 20 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 8,771 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : 83% (Top 30% in OR)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 29% (Top 50%)
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • : 27% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

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