For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,239 students in Albany, MN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Albany, MN are Avon Elementary School, Albany Elementary School and Albany Area Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Albany, MN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Albany have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Albany, MN (2025)
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 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
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: PK-5 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
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 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
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 elementary schools in Albany, MN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Albany, MN include Avon Elementary School, Albany Elementary School and Albany Area Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Albany?
3 public elementary schools are located in Albany.
What is the racial composition of students in Albany?
Albany public elementary schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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