Education in Albany, Oregon, USA is coordinated by Greater Albany Public School District 8J (GAPS 8J). Established in 1979 and encompassing a 154 square mile (399 km²) area, this educational district aims to educate the children of Albany from grades K through 12. GAPS has an enrollment of just over 8,900 students.
All schools are graded according to the Oregon Department of Education Annual Year Report and Report Card. All schools were graded as "satisfactory", with eight graded "strong" and one as "exceptional".
Nearly nine-tenths of educators within the GAPS district hold bachelor's degrees or educational certificates while one in two have a master's degree, including an overall total average teaching experience of more than five years.
The Superintendent is Jim Golden. His predecessor was Maria Delapoer, A Republican.
Central Elementary SchoolBuilt in 1915, Central Elementary School is proudly educating its fourth generation of Albany children.Student body of approximately 200 students.Clover Ridge Elementary SchoolEstablished in 1914.Student body of approximately 300 students.Lafayette Elementary SchoolEstablished in 1960.Approximately 400 students.Liberty Elementary SchoolEstablished in 1949.Approximately 425 students.Located opposite Memorial MS and West Albany HS, next to Memorial Stadium.North Albany Elementary SchoolMileage Club, which rewards students for running during recess.Only school rated "Exceptional" by the State in the 8J School District.Established in 1906 & rebuilt in 1949.Approximately 300 students.Oak Elementary SchoolThe Groves: Fir & Oak Elementary SchoolsFir Grove houses kindergarten, first & second grade. Students in grades 3, 4 & 5 attend Oak Grove.Grades: K-2 enroll approximately 160 studentsGrades 3-5 enroll approximately 185 studentsOak Grove Intermediate SchoolEstablished in 1860.Approximately 160 students.Located on the city limits amidst farmland and residential areas.Periwinkle Elementary SchoolBuilt in 1977.Approximately 460 students.South Shore Elementary SchoolBuilt in 1971.Approximately 400 students.Sunrise Elementary SchoolEstablished in 1949.Approximately 450 students.Takena Elementary SchoolBuilt in 1971, Takena Elementary School is in its fourth decade of proudly educating Albany children.Approximately 160 students.Tangent Elementary SchoolEstablished in 1965.Approximately 200 students.Waverly Elementary SchoolEstablished in 1949Approximately 240 students.Calapooia MSBuilt in 1962, Calapooia Middle School is proudly educating its second generation of Albany children.Student body of approximately 750 students.Memorial MSEstablished in 1963 next to West Albany High School.Student body of approximately 665 students.3 sports programs and over 5 clubs and groups.North Albany MSEstablished in North Albany in 1966.Student body of approximately 600 students.Reward/Incentive programs (Top Tiger, Gold Cards, Tiger Eyes Are On You) for exceptional attendance and final grades.West Albany High SchoolEstablished 1953 as Albany Union High School53-acre (210,000 m2) campus includes 1/4 mile running track, Memorial Stadium, and large, grass, sports fields and softball and tennis courts.Student body of approximately 1350 students.Over 25 clubs and groups and over 10 athletic sports.Mascot: Bulldog School colors: Navy & GoldSouth Albany High SchoolEstablished in 1970 to meet the growing educational needs of Albany.167,000 square feet (15,500 m2) of instructional space and supplemental buildings (this is the largest educational area within Albany)Student body of approximately 1200 students.Over 15 athletic sports and over 22 clubs and groups.Owns and operates a community pool/aquatic facilities for South Albany High School and the Albany Community at large.Mascot: Rebels School colors: Red and GreyAlbany Options SchoolGrades 6-12.