Best Schools in Albany, IL
Albany, IL has 9 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 3 elementary) serving 2,590 students. On average they score 53% on state proficiency tests against a projected 28%, so schools in Albany greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Albany, IL
The top high schools in Albany, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Riverdale Sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Riverdale Cusd 100 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 312 Students
2. Erie High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Erie Cusd 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 184 Students
3. Fulton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
River Bend Cusd 2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 273 Students
Best Middle Schools in Albany, IL
The top middle schools in Albany, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Riverdale Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Riverdale Cusd 100 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 267 Students
2. Erie Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Erie Cusd 1 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 176 Students
3. River Bend Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
River Bend Cusd 2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 213 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Albany, IL
The top elementary schools in Albany, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Erie Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Erie Cusd 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 246 Students
2. Riverdale Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Riverdale Cusd 100 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 513 Students
3. Fulton Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
River Bend Cusd 2 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 406 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Albany, IL
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Albany, IL has a total population of 1,231 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 15% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Albany, IL
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Albany, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
8.59 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.80 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
6.78 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Albany, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Albany, IL.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Albany, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Albany, IL
How many schools are in Albany, IL?
Albany, IL has 9 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 2,590 students in total.
How do schools in Albany perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Albany score 53% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 28%, so on average schools in Albany greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Albany?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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