For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,799 students in Albany, MN (there are 1 private school, serving 120 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Albany, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Albany, MN are Avon Elementary School, Albany Area High School and Albany Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Albany, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Albany have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Albany, MN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Avon Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
410 Avon Ave N
Albany, MN 56307
(320) 845-5300
Albany, MN 56307
(320) 845-5300
Grades: PK-5
| 291 students
Rank: #22.
Albany Area High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
30 Forest Ave
Albany, MN 56307
(320) 845-5043
Albany, MN 56307
(320) 845-5043
Grades: 9-12
| 560 students
Rank: #33.
Albany Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10 Forest Ave
Albany, MN 56307
(320) 845-2161
Albany, MN 56307
(320) 845-2161
Grades: PK-5
| 478 students
Rank: #44.
Albany Area Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
30 Forest Ave
Albany, MN 56307
(320) 845-2171
Albany, MN 56307
(320) 845-2171
Grades: 6-8
| 470 students
Albany, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Albany Area Schools Early Childhood (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
212 1st St Sw
Albany, MN 56307
(320) 845-2171
Albany, MN 56307
(320) 845-2171
Grades: PK
| 25 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Albany, MN?
The top ranked public schools in Albany, MN include Avon Elementary School, Albany Area High School and Albany Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Albany?
4 public schools are located in Albany.
What percentage of students in Albany go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Albany are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Albany?
Albany public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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