For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,440 students in Albany, CA. The top ranked public elementary schools in Albany, CA are Cornell Elementary School, Marin Elementary School and Albany Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Albany, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the California public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Albany have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Elementary Schools in Albany, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cornell Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
920 Talbot Ave.
Albany, CA 94706
(510) 558-3700
Albany, CA 94706
(510) 558-3700
Grades: K-5
| 551 students
Rank: #22.
Marin Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1001 Santa Fe Ave.
Albany, CA 94706
(510) 559-4700
Albany, CA 94706
(510) 559-4700
Grades: K-5
| 514 students
Rank: #33.
Albany Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1259 Brighton Ave.
Albany, CA 94706
(510) 558-3600
Albany, CA 94706
(510) 558-3600
Grades: 6-8
| 827 students
Rank: #44.
Ocean View Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1000 Jackson St.
Albany, CA 94706
(510) 558-4800
Albany, CA 94706
(510) 558-4800
Grades: K-5
| 548 students
Albany, California ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
720 Jackson St
Albany, CA 94706
(510) 559-6590
Albany, CA 94706
(510) 559-6590
Grades: K
| 20 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Albany, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Albany, CA include Cornell Elementary School, Marin Elementary School and Albany Middle School. Albany has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
How many public elementary schools are located in Albany?
4 public elementary schools are located in Albany.
What is the racial composition of students in Albany?
Albany public elementary schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Albany are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Albany include: Ocean View Elementary School vs. Cornell Elementary School, Cornell Elementary School vs. Ocean View Elementary School, Marin Elementary School vs. Cornell Elementary School
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