Public schools in Albany, OR
21 open public schools with an address in Albany, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
21
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
8,691
21 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
17.6:1
Oregon median 17.1:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Albany public schools
The federal directory lists 21 public schools in Albany, OR: 12 elementary, 4 middle, 5 high. The 21 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 8,691 students, an average of 414 per school. The largest campus is South Albany High School (1,466 students), and the largest elementary school is Meadow Ridge Elementary (510).
Greater Albany Public SD 8J operates the most schools here (19), plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 17.6:1, similar to the statewide school median of 17.1:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
Among 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 5 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 77% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Albany
Elementary schools in Albany
12| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Elementary School Greater Albany Public SD 8J | 03–05 | 125 | 11.9:1 | |
| Lafayette Elementary School Greater Albany Public SD 8J | KG–05 | 295 | 17.8:1 | |
| Liberty Elementary School Greater Albany Public SD 8J | KG–05 | 297 | 18.8:1 | |
| Meadow Ridge Elementary Greater Albany Public SD 8J | KG–03 | 510 | 17.3:1 | |
| North Albany Elementary School Greater Albany Public SD 8J | KG–05 | 291 | 18.4:1 | |
| Oak Elementary School Greater Albany Public SD 8J | KG–05 | 273 | 17.6:1 | |
| Oak Grove Elementary School Greater Albany Public SD 8J | KG–05 | 362 | 20.7:1 | |
| Periwinkle Elementary School Greater Albany Public SD 8J | KG–05 | 325 | 20.4:1 | |
| South Shore Elementary School Greater Albany Public SD 8J | KG–05 | 356 | 15.8:1 | |
| Sunrise Elementary School Greater Albany Public SD 8J | KG–05 | 324 | 14.1:1 | |
| Takena Elementary School Greater Albany Public SD 8J | KG–02 | 122 | 14.6:1 | |
| Waverly Elementary School Greater Albany Public SD 8J | KG–05 | 204 | 12.8:1 |
Middle schools in Albany
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calapooia Middle School Greater Albany Public SD 8J | 06–08 | 585 | 17.2:1 | |
| Memorial Middle School Greater Albany Public SD 8J | 06–08 | 544 | 20.1:1 | |
| North Albany Middle School Greater Albany Public SD 8J | 06–08 | 479 | 19.7:1 | |
| Timber Ridge School Greater Albany Public SD 8J | 03–08 | 657 | 20:1 |
High schools in Albany
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albany Options School Greater Albany Public SD 8J · Alternative School | 09–12 | 136 | 12.1:1 | |
| Riverside High School ODE YCEP District | 10–12 | 10 | 10:1 | |
| South Albany High School Greater Albany Public SD 8J | 09–12 | 1,466 | 21.9:1 | |
| Three Lakes High School ODE YCEP District | 06–12 | 33 | 8.3:1 | |
| West Albany High School Greater Albany Public SD 8J | 09–12 | 1,297 | 23.3:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White63.9%
- Hispanic25.5%
- Black0.7%
- Asian1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial7.8%
Enrollment-weighted across 21 Albany schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (8,691 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Albany
How many public schools are in Albany, OR?
The current NCES directory lists 21 open public schools with a location address in Albany: 12 elementary, 4 middle, 5 high. Together they reported 8,691 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Albany?
Schools with an address in Albany belong to 2 education agencies, led by Greater Albany Public SD 8J (19 schools), ODE YCEP District (2 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Albany?
South Albany High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Albany, with 1,466 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Albany?
No school with an address in Albany is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Oregon.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Albany schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Albany public schools is 17.6:1, similar to the Oregon school median of 17.1:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Albany guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
Nearby Oregon cities
Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Oregon cities