Albany Elementary

Albany Elementary serves 478 students in prekindergarten through fifth grade in the rural community of Albany, Minnesota. With 33 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a favorable student-teacher ratio of 14.5:1, allowing for more individualized attention in the classroom. The school demonstrates strong academic performance, earning a 7.4 out of 10 rating from MySchoolScout and ranking 264th out of 2,027 elementary schools statewide, placing it in the 87th percentile.

Students show solid proficiency rates with 58% meeting or exceeding standards in English Language Arts and reading, while 64% demonstrate proficiency in mathematics. These results reflect the school's commitment to providing quality education in core subject areas. Albany Elementary draws students from a stable rural community where the median household income is $89,375 and median home value is $249,800.

The area maintains a low poverty rate of 4.1%, with 23% of residents holding bachelor's degrees or higher. The school's ZIP code serves a population of 5,374 residents. Located in Stearns County, Albany Elementary operates in a rural setting that provides students with a close-knit school environment while maintaining access to quality educational resources and strong community support.

Located in a rural area, Albany Elementary may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.