For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 6,316 students in Alabaster, AL (there are 4 private schools, serving 528 private students). 92% 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 41% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Alabaster have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is equal to the Alabama public school average of 50% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Alabaster, AL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Meadow View Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2800 Smokey Rd
Alabaster, AL 35007
(205) 685-4300
Alabaster, AL 35007
(205) 685-4300
Gr: PK-3 | 953 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #22.
Creek View Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8568 Highway 17
Alabaster, AL 35114
(205) 685-6100
Alabaster, AL 35114
(205) 685-6100
Gr: PK-3 | 958 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #33.
Thompson Intermediate School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1509 Kent Dairy Rd
Alabaster, AL 35007
(205) 685-6200
Alabaster, AL 35007
(205) 685-6200
Gr: 4-5 | 901 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #44.
Thompson Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 Warrior Drive
Alabaster, AL 35007
(205) 685-8100
Alabaster, AL 35007
(205) 685-8100
Gr: 6-8 | 1,444 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #55.
Thompson High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1921 Warrior Parkway
Alabaster, AL 35007
(205) 685-6700
Alabaster, AL 35007
(205) 685-6700
Gr: 9-12 | 2,060 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
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?
6 public schools are located in Alabaster.
What percentage of students in Alabaster go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Alabaster are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Alabaster?
Alabaster public schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is equal to the Alabama public schools average of 50% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Alabaster are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Alabaster include: Meadow View Elementary School vs. Creek View Elementary School, Creek View Elementary School vs. Meadow View Elementary School
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