For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 6,354 students in Alabaster, AL (there are 4 private schools, serving 597 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Alabaster, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Alabaster, AL are Meadow View Elementary School, Creek View Elementary School and Thompson Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Alabaster, AL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Alabama public school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Alabaster have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 47% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Alabaster, AL (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Meadow View Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2800 Smokey Rd
Alabaster, AL 35007
(205) 685-4300
Alabaster, AL 35007
(205) 685-4300
Grades: PK-3
| 933 students
Rank: #22.
Creek View Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8568 Highway 17
Alabaster, AL 35114
(205) 685-6100
Alabaster, AL 35114
(205) 685-6100
Grades: PK-3
| 918 students
Rank: #33.
Thompson Intermediate School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1509 Kent Dairy Rd
Alabaster, AL 35007
(205) 685-6200
Alabaster, AL 35007
(205) 685-6200
Grades: 4-5
| 892 students
Rank: #44.
Thompson Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 Warrior Drive
Alabaster, AL 35007
(205) 685-8100
Alabaster, AL 35007
(205) 685-8100
Grades: 6-8
| 1,436 students
Rank: #55.
Thompson High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1921 Warrior Parkway
Alabaster, AL 35007
(205) 685-6700
Alabaster, AL 35007
(205) 685-6700
Grades: 9-12
| 2,175 students
Rank: n/an/a
New Direction
Alternative School
701 Hwy 70
Alabaster, AL 35007
(205) 682-5910
Alabaster, AL 35007
(205) 682-5910
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Alabaster, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Nonesupplied
Alabaster, AL 35007
(205) 663-8400
Alabaster, AL 35007
(205) 663-8400
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Developing Alabama Youth Prog High School (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
632 11th Ave Sw
Alabaster, AL 35007
(205) 664-1600
Alabaster, AL 35007
(205) 664-1600
Grades: 7-11
| n/a students
10111 Highway 119
Alabaster, AL 35007
(205) 685-9600
Alabaster, AL 35007
(205) 685-9600
Grades: 6
| 489 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Alabaster, AL?
The top ranked public schools in Alabaster, AL include Meadow View Elementary School, Creek View Elementary School and Thompson Intermediate School.
How many public schools are located in Alabaster, AL?
6 public schools are located in Alabaster, AL.
What percentage of students in Alabaster, AL go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Alabaster, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Alabaster, AL?
Alabaster, AL public schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public schools average of 47% (majority Black).
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