51爆料

Albany City Unified School District

1216 Solano Ave.
Albany, CA 94706-1725
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%

Top Rankings

Albany City Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,567 students in Albany City Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in California.
51爆料s in Albany City Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
6 Schools
10,357 Schools
# Students
3,567 Students
5,826,973 Students
# Teachers
175 Teachers
268,008 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Albany City Unified School District, which is ranked #76 of all 1,908 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has increased from 92% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#73 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 5%)
67%
34%
76%
47%
62%
29%
94%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.76
0.63
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
33%
12%
% Hispanic
17%
56%
% Black
4%
5%
% White
26%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
19%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $22,761 is higher than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $28,462 is higher than the state median of $18,395. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$81 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$102 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,761
$19,974
Spending / Student
$28,462
$18,395

Best Albany City Unified School District 51爆料s (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cornell Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
920 Talbot Ave.
Albany, CA 94706
(510) 558-3700
Gr: K-5 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #22.
Marin Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1001 Santa Fe Ave.
Albany, CA 94706
(510) 559-4700
Gr: K-5 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #33.
Albany High School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
603 Key Route Blvd.
Albany, CA 94706
(510) 558-2500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,117 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #44.
Albany Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1259 Brighton Ave.
Albany, CA 94706
(510) 558-3600
Gr: 6-8 | 827 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #55.
Ocean View Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1000 Jackson St.
Albany, CA 94706
(510) 558-4800
Gr: K-5 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: n/an/a
Macgregor High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
603 Key Route Blvd.
Albany, CA 94706
(510) 559-6570
Gr: 10-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Albany City Unified School District?
Albany City Unified School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,567 students.
What is the rank of Albany City Unified School District?
Albany City Unified School District is ranked #76 out of 1,908 school districts in California (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%), Highest graduation rate (Top 10%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Albany City Unified School District?
33% of Albany City Unified School District students are Asian, 26% of students are White, 19% of students are Two or more races, 17% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Albany City Unified School District?
Albany City Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Albany City Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $28,462 is higher than the state median of $18,395. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.

Recent Articles

Back-to-School Tech & Online Learning Readiness Checklist
Back-to-School Tech & Online Learning Readiness Checklist
A 2026 guide to back-to-school tech & online learning readiness, helping families prepare devices, connectivity, skills, and safety.
How 51爆料s Prepare for College in High School
How 51爆料s Prepare for College in High School
Learn how public schools prepare for college and what parents should look for as students begin high school. Updated for 2026.
School Choice in 2026: What Parents Must Know
School Choice in 2026: What Parents Must Know
Explore how school choice is reshaping U.S. education in 2026, with updated trends, enrollment data, costs, policies, and practical guidance for parents.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 3,567 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 75%
  • : 94% (Top 10% in CA)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 67% (Top 5%)
  • : 76% (Top 5%)
  • : 62% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Quick Links