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Cornell Elementary

Albany City Unified · Alameda County · 920 Talbot Avenue, Albany, CA 94706-2020

(510) 558-3700 · cornell.ausdk12.org/

10/10
#407
Rank 407 out of 5,722
Top 7%
English Language Arts10/10 · #429 · 93rd percentile
Mathematics10/10 · #477 · 92nd percentile
Science10/10 · #258 · 95th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Albany is one of those small, tight-knit Bay Area cities that punches well above its weight, and Cornell Elementary is a big reason why. Nestled between Berkeley and the bay, it draws families who value strong academics in a genuinely community-oriented setting — the kind of place where teachers know kids by name and science scores consistently rival schools in far wealthier districts. If you're looking to put down roots in a walkable, intellectually engaged neighborhood without the intensity of some nearby communities, Cornell is the kind of school that makes Albany feel like a hidden gem worth finding.

Student Demographics

279 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Asian
92 (33%)
White
55 (20%)
Hispanic
45 (16%)
Multiple Races
39 (14%)
African American
5 (2%)
Other
43 (15%)

Key Indicators

English Learners69 (25%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged80 (29%)
Students with Disabilities33 (12%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

560
Enrollment
23.2
Teachers (FTE)
24.1:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1
Administrators (FTE)
21.8
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs10/10 · #221 · 96th percentile

336 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found