Top 5 Best Pelham Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,583 students in Pelham, AL (there are 2 private schools, serving 386 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Pelham, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Pelham, AL are Pelham Ridge, Pelham Oaks and Pelham Park Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pelham, AL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Alabama public school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Pelham have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 47% (majority Black).

Best Pelham, AL Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pelham Ridge
Math: 39% | Reading: 60%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
251 Applegate Parkway
Pelham, AL 35124
(205) 624-3704
Grades: PK-5
| 819 students
Rank: #22.
Pelham Oaks
Math: 36% | Reading: 56%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2200 Highway 33
Pelham, AL 35124
(205) 624-3703
Grades: PK-5
| 782 students
Rank: #33.
Pelham Park Middle School
Math: 19% | Reading: 58%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2016 Pelham Park Boulevard
Pelham, AL 35124
(205) 624-3702
Grades: 6-8
| 778 students
Rank: #44.
Pelham High School
Math: 26% | Reading: 38%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2500 Panther Cir
Pelham, AL 35124
(205) 624-3701
Grades: 9-12
| 1,141 students
Rank: #55.
Linda Nolen Learning Center
Special Education School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2280 Highwy 35
Pelham, AL 35124
(205) 682-5800
Grades: PK-12
| 63 students
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Pelham, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
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Pelham, AL 35124
(566) 645-6
Grades: PK
| n/a students
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Pelham, AL 35124
(989) 777-4854
Grades: PK
| n/a students
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Pelham, AL 35124
(989) 777-4854
Grades: PK
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Pelham, AL?
The top ranked public schools in Pelham, AL include Pelham Ridge, Pelham Oaks and Pelham Park Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Pelham, AL?
5 public schools are located in Pelham, AL.
What percentage of students in Pelham, AL go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Pelham, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Pelham, AL?
Pelham, AL public schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Alabama public schools average of 47% (majority Black).

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