For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,975 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 46% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 43% 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 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Albany, LA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Albany High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
29710 Mulberry Street
Albany, LA 70711
(225) 567-6000
Albany, LA 70711
(225) 567-6000
Gr: 9-12 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Albany Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
29801 Reeves Lane
Albany, LA 70711
(225) 567-5231
Albany, LA 70711
(225) 567-5231
Gr: 5-8 | 603 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Albany Upper Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
29777 South Montpelier Road
Albany, LA 70711
(225) 567-5030
Albany, LA 70711
(225) 567-5030
Gr: 3-4 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: n/an/a
30051 West School Street
Albany, LA 70711
(225) 567-9281
Albany, LA 70711
(225) 567-9281
Gr: PK-2 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
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 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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