Top Rankings
Albany City Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,567 students in Albany City Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Albany City Unified School District 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).
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
6 Schools
10,417 Schools
# Students
3,567 Students
5,836,351 Students
# Teachers
175 Teachers
268,443 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
District Rank
Albany City Unified School District, which is ranked #70 of all 1,930 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has decreased from 92% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#71 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
33%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
47%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
29%
Graduation Rate
91%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.76
0.63
# American Indian Students
10 Students
25,834 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
1,181 Students
706,211 Students
% Asian Students
33%
12%
# Hispanic Students
612 Students
3,270,518 Students
% Hispanic Students
17%
56%
# Black Students
151 Students
286,712 Students
% Black Students
4%
5%
# White Students
909 Students
1,179,835 Students
% White Students
26%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
23,773 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
686 Students
334,411 Students
% of Two or more races Students
19%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
305
523,125
# Students in 1st Grade:
268
397,228
# Students in 2nd Grade:
240
415,060
# Students in 3rd Grade:
262
417,145
# Students in 4th Grade:
239
426,889
# Students in 5th Grade:
299
431,136
# Students in 6th Grade:
292
433,928
# Students in 7th Grade:
273
440,614
# Students in 8th Grade:
262
442,869
# Students in 9th Grade:
260
466,920
# Students in 10th Grade:
301
477,112
# Students in 11th Grade:
291
470,060
# Students in 12th Grade:
275
494,182
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,761 is higher than the state median of $19,942. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $28,462 is higher than the state median of $18,366. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$81 MM
$116,387 MM

Spending
$102 MM
$107,188 MM

Revenue / Student
$22,761
$19,942

Spending / Student
$28,462
$18,366

Best Albany City Unified School District Public Schools (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
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Albany City Unified School District?
Albany City Unified School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,567 students.
What is the rank of Albany City Unified School District?
Albany City Unified School District is ranked #70 out of 1,930 school districts in California (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Albany City Unified School District?
33% of Albany City Unified School District students are Asian, 26% of students are White, 19% of students are Two or more races, 17% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Albany City Unified School District?
Albany City Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Albany City Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $28,462 is higher than the state median of $18,366. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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