Best Public Schools in Albany, LA

The city of Albany, Louisiana is home to 4 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The schools in this area demonstrate a mix of academic performance, with Albany Middle School standing out as a top performer and Albany High School facing some challenges.

Albany Middle School is consistently ranked among the best middle schools in Livingston Parish and the state of Louisiana, ranking 91st out of 447 schools in the 2024-2025 school year. The school outperforms the district and state averages in both Mathematics and English Language Arts proficiency across all grade levels, with particularly strong performance in 6th grade Mathematics (86% proficient) and 7th grade English Language Arts (88% proficient). In contrast, Albany High School has a more mixed academic performance, with some subject areas exceeding the district and state averages, while others fall short.

Another standout school is Albany Upper Elementary School, which is ranked 149th out of 666 Louisiana elementary schools in the 2024-2025 school year, placing it in the top 25% of the state. The school also outperforms the district and state averages in both Mathematics and English Language Arts proficiency across all grade levels, with standout performance in 3rd grade Mathematics (81% proficient) and 4th grade English Language Arts (78% proficient).