Alabama is the #24 largest school system in the United States, serving 747,831 students across the 1,511 public schools for the 2023-24 school year (there are 456 private schools, serving 81,368 students). 90% of all K-12 students in Alabama are educated in public schools (compared to national average of 90%).
The percentage of students achieving math proficiency in Alabama is 22%. The percentage of students achieving reading proficiency is 45%.
The top ranked public schools in Alabama are Loveless Academic Magnet Program High School, Crestline Elementary School and Cherokee Bend Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minority enrollment is 47% (majority Black) and the student:teacher ratio is 19:1.
Student by Ethnicity
(AL) School Average
American Indian
1%
Asian
1%
Hispanic
10%
Black
32%
White
53%
Two or more races
3%
Top Ranked Public Schools in Alabama (2023-24)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Loveless Academic Magnet Program High School
Magnet School
Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
3440 Mcgehee Rd
Montgomery, AL 36111
(334) 284-7500
Montgomery, AL 36111
(334) 284-7500
Rank: #22.
Crestline Elementary School
Math: 88% | Reading: 93%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 88% (Top 1%)
Reading: 93% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-6
3785 Jackson Blvd
Birmingham, AL 35213
(205) 871-8126
Birmingham, AL 35213
(205) 871-8126
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Cherokee Bend Elementary School
Math: 77% | Reading: 88%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 77% (Top 1%)
Reading: 88% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-6
4400 Fair Oaks Dr
Birmingham, AL 35213
(205) 871-3595
Birmingham, AL 35213
(205) 871-3595
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Mountain Brook Elementary School
Math: 73% | Reading: 90%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 73% (Top 1%)
Reading: 90% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-6
3020 Cambridge Rd
Birmingham, AL 35223
(205) 871-8191
Birmingham, AL 35223
(205) 871-8191
Rank: #55.
Eicholdmertz School Of Math And Science
Magnet School
Math: 68% | Reading: 97%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 68% (Top 5%)
Reading: 97% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-5
2815 Government Street
Mobile, AL 36606
(251) 221-1105
Mobile, AL 36606
(251) 221-1105
Rank: #66.
East Elementary School
Math: 72% | Reading: 89%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 72% (Top 1%)
Reading: 89% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-5
2109 Tyson Dr
Birmingham, AL 35216
(205) 402-5200
Birmingham, AL 35216
(205) 402-5200
Rank: #77.
Mt Laurel Elementary School
Math: 77% | Reading: 86%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 77% (Top 1%)
Reading: 86% (Top 5%)
Grades: K-5
1 Jefferson Place
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 682-7230
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 682-7230
Rank: #88.
Brookwood Forest Elementary School
Math: 76% | Reading: 86%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 76% (Top 1%)
Reading: 86% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-6
3701 S Brookwood Rd
Birmingham, AL 35223
(205) 414-3700
Birmingham, AL 35223
(205) 414-3700
Rank: #99.
Forest Avenue Elementary School
Magnet School
Math: 65% | Reading: 94%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 65% (Top 5%)
Reading: 94% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-5
1700 W 5th St
Montgomery, AL 36106
(334) 269-3673
Montgomery, AL 36106
(334) 269-3673
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Barkley Bridge Elementary School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 85-89%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 65-69% (Top 5%)
Reading: 85-89% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-4
2333 Barkley Bridge Rd
Hartselle, AL 35640
(256) 773-1931
Hartselle, AL 35640
(256) 773-1931
Best Alabama Public Schools by County (2023-24)
County
# Schools
# Students
% Minority
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Alabama?
The top ranked public schools in Alabama include Loveless Academic Magnet Program High School, Crestline Elementary School and Cherokee Bend Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Alabama?
1,511 public schools are located in Alabama.
What percentage of students in Alabama go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Alabama are educated in public schools (compared to national average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Alabama?
Minority enrollment in Alabama is 47% (majority Black)
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