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Elementary Schools in Albany, California

Above Average2024–25 data5 schools · avg 72.6/100

Albany, California has 5 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 72.6/100 — 28.9 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Albany High at 88/100, where 55.8% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Albany schools average 44.9% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Of 5 schools, 1 High Ceiling stand out for their performance profiles. Chronic absenteeism averages 9.7% (below the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
72.6
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
26.1
61.7 – 87.8
Avg Exceeded %
44.9%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
9.7%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
5
With Scope Scores

How Albany schools compare

Albany's 5 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 72.6 — 28.9 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 61.7 to 87.8, a 26.1-point spread.

The top-ranked school is Albany High with a Scope Score of 88 and 55.8% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling schools: Albany schools average 44.9% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.6%. These schools aren't just getting students to proficiency, they're pushing them further.

Chronic absenteeism in Albany averages 9.7%, which is above the state average of 18.1%.

How we score · Scope Score weights exceeded (40%), met (22%), growth (15%), absenteeism (10%), suspension (5%), ELPAC (5%), baseline (3%)

School archetypes in Albany

4 Strong All-Around1 High Ceiling

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

Schools in Albany ranked by Scope Score

#SchoolScoreCountyExceededMet+AbsentSusp.
1Albany High
Albany City Unified High Ceiling
88Alameda55.8%78.0%19.1%1.0%
2Cornell Elementary
Albany City Unified Strong All-Around
74Alameda49.7%75.6%5.1%1.4%
3Albany Middle
Albany City Unified Strong All-Around
73Alameda43.1%72.5%9.9%2.4%
4Marin Elementary
Albany City Unified Strong All-Around
67Alameda41.8%72.0%5.8%0.3%
5Ocean View Elementary
Albany City Unified Strong All-Around
62Alameda34.2%61.6%8.8%1.5%

Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology

Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.

Private Schools in Albany

Private schools don't participate in California's standardized testing (CAASPP) and cannot be scored or ranked. Showing enrollment, student-teacher ratio, and affiliation where available.

Tilden Preparatory School
Nonsectarian · Grades 6-12 · 91 students
2:1Private

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Albany

  • Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
  • Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
  • Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
  • Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
  • Parent and community engagement levels
  • Quality of special education and gifted programs
  • How school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access

Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in Albany good?
Albany's 5 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 72.6/100, which is 28.9 points above the California state average of 43.8. 44.9% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.6%). The Scope Score weights six dimensions: exceeded standard (40%), met standard (22%), grade-level growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), suspension rate (5%), and ELPAC proficiency (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best elementary school in Albany?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Albany is Albany High with a Scope Score of 88/100 and 55.8% of students exceeding the state standard. Rankings are based on SchoolScope's 2025 Scope Score, which measures academic performance and school climate using publicly available California data. See full methodology.
How do Albany schools compare to the state average?
Albany elementary schools average a Scope Score of 72.6 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (28.9 points above). The exceeded rate averages 44.9% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 9.7% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 61.7 to 87.8, a 26.1-point spread.
How many schools are in Albany?
Albany has 5 ranked elementary schools with Scope Scores. Schools are ranked using a weighted composite of CAASPP test performance, growth trajectory, chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Schools with insufficient testing data are not ranked.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score separates students who "exceeded" from those who "met" the standard — revealing whether a school pushes students beyond proficiency or paces toward it. Full methodology and weights.

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