Albany: Schools & Education
Education in Albany: 21 public schools. South Albany High School is the largest at 1,481 students (grades 9-12). Total enrollment: 8,865 students.
- ~2,707 residents per school (vs Oregon ~515).
K-12 Schools
21 K-12 schools serving the area — about 2,707 residents per school. 29.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (3)
Schools (21)
| Daycare Preschool · Total count | 2 |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Districts | Greater Albany Public SD 8J, ODE YCEP District |
| School Districts · Total count | 2 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 21 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 8,865 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 400 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 22.20 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 5,039 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 56.8% |
| Schools Count | 21 |
Sources: IRS BMF keyword search · NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
Schools (1)
Colleges (1)
| Nearest College · Name | Linn-Benton Community College |
|---|---|
| Nearest College · City | Albany |
| Nearest College · Phone | (541) 917-4999 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 2.8 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — nearest by coordinates within 50 miles
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
Facilities (12)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Albany Public Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 2450 14Th Ave Se |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (541) 917-7581 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 97322 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 1784 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 2 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (2)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 34 |
|---|---|
| Job Training · Total count | 2 |
| Mentoring Orgs · Total count | 1 |
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 29.4% |
| Scholarship Funds · Total count | 1 |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · IRS BMF keyword search · IRS BMF keyword · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12