Best High Schools in Albany, CA

Albany, CA has 5 high schools with 4,745 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Albany score 82% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 58% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Albany greatly exceed expectations.

1. Albany High

A+

SchoolGrade

87%

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Albany City Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1151 Students

2. Berkeley High

A+

SchoolGrade

84%

Actual Test Scores

74%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Berkeley Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3204 Students

3. Middle College High

A

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

West Contra Costa Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 281 Students

4. Macgregor High (continuation)

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Albany City Unified • Public • Grades 1 - 12 • 18 Students

Best Middle Schools in Albany, CA

Albany, CA has 3 middle schools with 2,058 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Albany score N/A% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Albany N/A.

1. Albany Middle

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SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Albany City Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 781 Students

2. Willard Middle

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SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Berkeley Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 596 Students

3. Fred T. Korematsu Middle

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SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

West Contra Costa Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 681 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Albany, CA

Albany, CA has 7 elementary schools with 3,133 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Albany score N/A% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Albany N/A.

1. John Muir Elementary

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SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Berkeley Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 263 Students

2. Harding Elementary

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SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

West Contra Costa Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 475 Students

3. Cornell Elementary

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SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Albany City Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 569 Students

4. Ocean View Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Albany City Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 675 Students

5. Marin Elementary

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SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Albany City Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 325 Students

6. Fairmont Elementary

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SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

West Contra Costa Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 503 Students

7. Washington Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

West Contra Costa Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 323 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Albany, CA

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Albany, CA has a total population of 22,888 with 34% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 77% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Albany, CA

9,936

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

97%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

77%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Albany, CA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

D

34.47 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D

5.36 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D-

29.11 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Albany, CA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Albany, CA.

ISP Report Card

A-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

3,630 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

72 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Albany, CA Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Projected Test Scores: 42%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 70%
  • Projected Test Scores: 60%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations