For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,101 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 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Albany, MN (2026-27)
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 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: #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 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
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 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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