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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±¬ÁÏs 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
10,356 Schools
# Students
3,567 Students
5,826,671 Students
# Teachers
175 Teachers
267,995 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Albany City Unified School District, which is ranked #76 of all 1,907 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 $19,975. 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 $18,396. 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
$19,975
Spending / Student
$28,462
$18,396

Best Albany City Unified School District 51±¬ÁÏs (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 1,907 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 $18,396. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.

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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

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