For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,744 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 46%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Albany have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Albany, MN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Avon Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
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
Gr: 9-12 | 584 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Albany Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10 Forest Ave
Albany, MN 56307
(320) 845-2161
Albany, MN 56307
(320) 845-2161
Gr: 1-5 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
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
Gr: 6-8 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
300 3rd Ave
Albany, MN 56307
(320) 845-2171
Albany, MN 56307
(320) 845-2171
Gr: PK-K | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Albany, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: PK | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
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?
5 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 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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