For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,139 students in Albany, LA.
The top ranked public schools in Albany, LA are Albany High School, Albany Middle School and Albany Upper Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Albany, LA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Albany have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Albany, LA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Albany High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
29710 Mulberry Street
Albany, LA 70711
(225) 567-6000
Albany, LA 70711
(225) 567-6000
Grades: 9-12
| 622 students
Rank: #22.
Albany Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
29801 Reeves Lane
Albany, LA 70711
(225) 567-5231
Albany, LA 70711
(225) 567-5231
Grades: 5-8
| 647 students
Rank: #33.
Albany Upper Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
29777 South Montpelier Road
Albany, LA 70711
(225) 567-5030
Albany, LA 70711
(225) 567-5030
Grades: 3-4
| 313 students
Rank: n/an/a
Albany Lower Elementary School
Magnet School
30051 West School Street
Albany, LA 70711
(225) 567-9281
Albany, LA 70711
(225) 567-9281
Grades: PK-2
| 557 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Albany, LA?
The top ranked public schools in Albany, LA include Albany High School, Albany Middle School and Albany Upper Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Albany?
4 public schools are located in Albany.
What is the racial composition of students in Albany?
Albany public schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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