For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 450 students in Albany, MO.
The top-ranked public schools in Albany, MO are Albany High School, Virginia E. George Elementary School and Albany Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Albany, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Albany have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Albany, MO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Albany High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
101 W Jefferson St
Albany, MO 64402
(660) 726-3911
Albany, MO 64402
(660) 726-3911
Gr: 9-12 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Virginia E. George Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
202 S East St
Albany, MO 64402
(660) 726-5621
Albany, MO 64402
(660) 726-5621
Gr: PK-5 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #33.
Albany Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
101 W Jefferson St
Albany, MO 64402
(660) 726-3912
Albany, MO 64402
(660) 726-3912
Gr: 6-8 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Albany, MO?
The top-ranked public schools in Albany, MO include Albany High School, Virginia E. George Elementary School and Albany Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Albany?
3 public schools are located in Albany.
What is the racial composition of students in Albany?
Albany public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 33% (majority Black).
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