For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 437 students in Albany, GA.
The top ranked public charter school in Albany, GA is International Studies Elementary Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Albany, GA public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Georgia public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 42% statewide average). Charter schools in Albany have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public charter school average of 69% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Albany, GA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
International Studies Elementary Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2237 Cutts Dr
Albany, GA 31705
(229) 431-3384
Albany, GA 31705
(229) 431-3384
Grades: PK-5
| 437 students
Albany, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1800 Pearce Ave
Albany, GA 31705
(229) 420-1087
Albany, GA 31705
(229) 420-1087
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
801 W Residence Ave
Albany, GA 31701
(229) 431-3300
Albany, GA 31701
(229) 431-3300
Grades: 9-12
| 808 students
Albany Regional Youth Detention Center (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
2030 Newton Rd
Albany, GA 31701
(229) 430-1958
Albany, GA 31701
(229) 430-1958
Grades: 8-9
| 4 students
513 Corn Ave
Albany, GA 31701
(229) 883-8020
Albany, GA 31701
(229) 883-8020
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Dougherty Emergency Shelter (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
518 West Olglethorpe Blvd
Albany, GA 31706
(229) 430-6492
Albany, GA 31706
(229) 430-6492
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1800 Massey Dr
Albany, GA 31705
(229) 431-3328
Albany, GA 31705
(229) 431-3328
Grades: 6-8
| 466 students
Exceptional Students Program (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
400 South Madison St
Albany, GA 31701
(229) 431-1313
Albany, GA 31701
(229) 431-1313
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1305 East Second Street
Albany, GA 31705
(229) 431-3367
Albany, GA 31705
(229) 431-3367
Grades: PK-5
| 546 students
Lincoln Elementary Magnet (Closed 2007)
Magnet School
700 Corn Avenue
Albany, GA 31701
(229) 431-3373
Albany, GA 31701
(229) 431-3373
Grades: K-5
| 672 students
1700 Samford Ave
Albany, GA 31707
(229) 431-3376
Albany, GA 31707
(229) 431-3376
Grades: PK-5
| 447 students
Oak Tree Psychoeducational Program (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
601 North Monroe St
Albany, GA 31701
(229) 431-3306
Albany, GA 31701
(229) 431-3306
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
South Ga. Regional Achievement Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1001 West Highland Ave
Albany, GA 31701
(229) 431-1218
Albany, GA 31701
(229) 431-1218
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1615 Newton Rd
Albany, GA 31701
(229) 431-3351
Albany, GA 31701
(229) 431-3351
Grades: 6-8
| 418 students
1520 Cordell Avenue
Albany, GA 31705
(229) 431-3400
Albany, GA 31705
(229) 431-3400
Grades: PK-5
| 282 students
2600 Trenton Ln
Albany, GA 31705
(229) 431-3403
Albany, GA 31705
(229) 431-3403
Grades: PK-5
| 426 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Albany, GA?
The top ranked public charter schools in Albany, GA include International Studies Elementary Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in Albany?
1 public charter schools are located in Albany.
What is the racial composition of students in Albany?
Albany public charter schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public charter schools average of 69% (majority Black).
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