Albany High

Albany High sits in one of the East Bay's most sought-after small cities, where tree-lined streets and a tight-knit community feel make it easy to forget you're minutes from Berkeley and Oakland. The school punches well above its weight academically, with math scores in particular ranking among the best in California, making it a natural fit for families who prioritize rigorous academics without the pressure-cooker atmosphere of some larger suburban districts. Albany itself has a small-town personality with big-city access, and for families who land here, the local public schools — with Albany High as the capstone — are often the main reason they never want to leave.