For the 2026 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 38% (versus the Georgia public charter school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 42% statewide average). Charter schools in Albany have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
International Studies Elementary Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2237 Cutts Dr
Albany, GA 31705
(229) 431-3384
Albany, GA 31705
(229) 431-3384
Gr: PK-5 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Albany, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
801 W Residence Ave
Albany, GA 31701
(229) 431-3300
Albany, GA 31701
(229) 431-3300
Gr: 9-12 | 808 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Albany Regional Youth Detention Center (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
2030 Newton Rd
Albany, GA 31701
(229) 430-1958
Albany, GA 31701
(229) 430-1958
Gr: 8-9 | 4 students Minority enrollment: 75%
Dougherty Emergency Shelter (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
518 West Olglethorpe Blvd
Albany, GA 31706
(229) 430-6492
Albany, GA 31706
(229) 430-6492
1800 Massey Dr
Albany, GA 31705
(229) 431-3328
Albany, GA 31705
(229) 431-3328
Gr: 6-8 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Exceptional Students Program (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
400 South Madison St
Albany, GA 31701
(229) 431-1313
Albany, GA 31701
(229) 431-1313
1305 East Second Street
Albany, GA 31705
(229) 431-3367
Albany, GA 31705
(229) 431-3367
Gr: PK-5 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Lincoln Elementary Magnet (Closed 2007)
Magnet School
700 Corn Avenue
Albany, GA 31701
(229) 431-3373
Albany, GA 31701
(229) 431-3373
Gr: K-5 | 672 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
1700 Samford Ave
Albany, GA 31707
(229) 431-3376
Albany, GA 31707
(229) 431-3376
Gr: PK-5 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
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
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
1615 Newton Rd
Albany, GA 31701
(229) 431-3351
Albany, GA 31701
(229) 431-3351
Gr: 6-8 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
1520 Cordell Avenue
Albany, GA 31705
(229) 431-3400
Albany, GA 31705
(229) 431-3400
Gr: PK-5 | 282 students Minority enrollment: 94%
2600 Trenton Ln
Albany, GA 31705
(229) 431-3403
Albany, GA 31705
(229) 431-3403
Gr: PK-5 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
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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