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Best Schools in Albany, MN
Albany, MN has 10 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 5 elementary) serving 4,265 students. On average they score 43% on state proficiency tests against a projected 53%, so schools in Albany meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Albany, MN
The top high schools in Albany, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Melrose Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Melrose Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 472 Students
2. Albany Area High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Albany Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 536 Students
3. Holdingford Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Holdingford Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 488 Students
Best Middle Schools in Albany, MN
The top middle schools in Albany, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Albany Area Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Albany Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 454 Students
2. Melrose Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Melrose Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 334 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Albany, MN
The top elementary schools in Albany, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Holdingford Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Holdingford Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 594 Students
2. Avon Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Albany Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 300 Students
3. Albany Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Albany Public School District • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 498 Students
4. Melrose Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Melrose Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 471 Students
5. Holy Family School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Holy Family School • Private • Grades Pre K - 6 • 118 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Albany, MN
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Albany, MN has a total population of 5,524 with 29% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Albany, MN
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, MN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.44 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.75 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.69 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Albany, MN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Albany, MN.
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, MN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Albany, MN
How many schools are in Albany, MN?
Albany, MN has 10 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 4,265 students in total.
How do schools in Albany perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in Albany score 43% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 53%, so on average schools in Albany meet 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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- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Every school in Albany
3 of 3 schools in Albany carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 2B: 1
All 3 public schools we grade in Albany. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (1)
Middle and junior high schools (1)
Elementary and primary schools (1)
Private schools (1)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.