Central Elementary School
Albany, OR · Greater Albany Public SD 8J · Grades 3-5
345th of 675 Oregon elementary schools statewide · better than 49%▲ Improving
Central Elementary School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Central Elementary School 345th of 675 Oregon elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Oregon Statewide Assessments (OSAS) 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 49% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 39th in 2019 to 49th in 2025 — improving.
Central Elementary School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Oregon Statewide Assessments (OSAS) 2024–25 · 127 students tested
Central Elementary School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 136 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.9% | 71.3% | ▼ 15.6 pts | |
| Hispanic | 5.6% | 19.9% | ▲ 14.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 5.0% | 6.6% | ▲ 1.6 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.2% | 1.5% | ▲ 0.3 pts | |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.7% | ▲ 0.7 pts | |
| Black | 1.2% | 0.0% | ▼ 1.2 pts |
Homes near Central Elementary School
Typical home value $514K in zip 97321 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Central Elementary School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 1Sunrise Elementary SchoolGreater Albany Public SD 8J · 0.8 mi away610th of 675
ELA 20% · Math 19% - 7Liberty Elementary SchoolGreater Albany Public SD 8J · 1 mi away235th of 675
ELA 47% · Math 43% - 3Lafayette Elementary SchoolGreater Albany Public SD 8J · 1.4 mi away535th of 675
ELA 30% · Math 20% - 9North Albany Elementary SchoolGreater Albany Public SD 8J · 1.5 mi away135th of 675
ELA 61% · Math 48% - 1Waverly Elementary SchoolGreater Albany Public SD 8J · 1.5 mi away628th of 675
ELA 15% · Math 20% - 5Periwinkle Elementary SchoolGreater Albany Public SD 8J · 1.5 mi away388th of 675
ELA 41% · Math 28% - 2South Shore Elementary SchoolGreater Albany Public SD 8J · 1.8 mi away595th of 675
ELA 26% · Math 16% - 6Oak Elementary SchoolGreater Albany Public SD 8J · 1.9 mi away304th of 675
ELA 43% · Math 36%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Central Elementary School in?
Central Elementary School is part of the Greater Albany Public SD 8J district in Albany, Oregon.
Is Central Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Central Elementary School 345th of 675 Oregon elementary schools (better than 49% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Oregon Statewide Assessments (OSAS) 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Central Elementary School?
White 71%, Hispanic 20%, Two or more races 7%, American Indian 2% (136 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Central Elementary School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 97321 is $514K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (Oregon Statewide Assessments (OSAS) 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.