Best public schools in Albany, CA
All 5 public schools in Albany, ranked by the share of students who met California's reading (ELA) standard on the spring 2026 state tests, with math results and nearby home values.
5public schools
3,733students enrolled, 2025-26
80%median school, reading (ELA)
69%median school, math
$1.24Mmedian typical home value across school ZIP codes
Albany High has the highest reading result in Albany at 84%, and Marin Elementary has the highest math result at 77%. The median Albany school is 24 points above the Alameda County reading average (56%) and 31 points above the California average (49%). Schools here belong to Albany City Unified. Typical home values in these schools' ZIP codes range from $1.24M to $1.24M.
Albany elementary schools
| Rank | School | District | Reading (ELA) | Math | Typical home value (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marin ElementaryAlbany · Grades K-5 | Albany City Unified | 81% | 77% | $1.24M |
| 2 | Cornell ElementaryAlbany · Grades K-5 | Albany City Unified | 80% | 75% | $1.24M |
| 3 | Ocean View ElementaryAlbany · Grades K-5 | Albany City Unified | 68% | 67% | $1.24M |
Albany middle schools
| Rank | School | District | Reading (ELA) | Math | Typical home value (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Albany MiddleAlbany · Grades 6-8 | Albany City Unified | 79% | 69% | $1.24M |
Albany high schools
| Rank | School | District | Reading (ELA) | Math | UC admits, fall 2025 | Typical home value (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Albany HighAlbany · Grades 9-12 | Albany City Unified | 84% | 69% | 161 | $1.24M |
How Albany compares
| Spring 2026 | Reading (ELA) | Math |
|---|---|---|
| Albany (median school) | 80% | 69% |
| Alameda County | 56% | 49% |
| California | 49% | 38% |