Albany Public School District

30 Forest Ave
Albany, MN 56307-0040
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Albany Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,799 students in Albany Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Albany Public School District 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).
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).

Overview

This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,732 Schools
# Students
1,799 Students
870,790 Students
# Teachers
112 Teachers
57,779 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

District Rank

Albany Public School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 522 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MN)
#72 out of 527 school districts
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Albany Public   School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
59%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Albany Public   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
56%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Albany Public   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
43%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Albany Public   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
90-94%
84%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Albany Public   School District and public school graduation rate of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.12
0.59
# American Indian Students
1 Student
15,699 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
2%
# Asian Students
3 Students
61,819 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
7%
# Hispanic Students
54 Students
99,588 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
12%
# Black Students
10 Students
102,736 Students
% Black Students
1%
12%
# White Students
1,691 Students
534,612 Students
% White Students
94%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,007 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
40 Students
55,329 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
25
24,648
# Students in K Grade:
107
59,654
# Students in 1st Grade:
122
61,859
# Students in 2nd Grade:
112
63,560
# Students in 3rd Grade:
130
61,751
# Students in 4th Grade:
130
63,575
# Students in 5th Grade:
143
63,290
# Students in 6th Grade:
151
63,180
# Students in 7th Grade:
158
63,243
# Students in 8th Grade:
161
64,723
# Students in 9th Grade:
148
67,716
# Students in 10th Grade:
149
69,634
# Students in 11th Grade:
152
69,942
# Students in 12th Grade:
111
74,015
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,575 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,854. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,832 is less than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MN)
Total Revenue
$26 MM
$15,547 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Albany Public   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$27 MM
$16,179 MM
This chart displays total spending of Albany Public   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$14,575
$17,854
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Albany Public   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$14,832
$18,580
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Albany Public   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Albany Public School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Avon Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
410 Avon Ave N
Albany, MN 56307
(320) 845-5300
Grades: PK-5
| 291 students
Rank: #22.
Albany Area High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
30 Forest Ave
Albany, MN 56307
(320) 845-5043
Grades: 9-12
| 560 students
Rank: #33.
Albany Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10 Forest Ave
Albany, MN 56307
(320) 845-2161
Grades: PK-5
| 478 students
Rank: #44.
Albany Area Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
30 Forest Ave
Albany, MN 56307
(320) 845-2171
Grades: 6-8
| 470 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Albany Public School District?
Albany Public School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,799 students.
What is the rank of Albany Public School District?
Albany Public School District is ranked #75 out of 522 school districts in Minnesota (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Minnesota school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Albany Public School District?
94% of Albany Public School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Albany Public School District?
Albany Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Albany Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,832 is less than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,799 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : 90-94% (Top 20% in MN)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 59% (Top 10%)
  • : 56% (Top 30%)
  • : 43% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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