For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 4,216 students in Alabaster, AL.
The top ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Alabama public elementary school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Alabaster have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Alabama public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Alabama public elementary school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Alabaster, AL (2025)
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 | 937 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
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 | 956 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
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 | 899 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
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 | 1,424 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Alabaster, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Nonesupplied
Alabaster, AL 35007
(205) 663-8400
Alabaster, AL 35007
(205) 663-8400
Gr: 9-12
Developing Alabama Youth Prog High School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
632 11th Ave Sw
Alabaster, AL 35007
(205) 664-1600
Alabaster, AL 35007
(205) 664-1600
Gr: 7-11
10111 Highway 119
Alabaster, AL 35007
(205) 685-9600
Alabaster, AL 35007
(205) 685-9600
Gr: 6 | 489 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Alabaster, AL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Alabaster, AL include Meadow View Elementary School, Creek View Elementary School and Thompson Intermediate School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Alabaster?
5 public elementary schools are located in Alabaster.
What is the racial composition of students in Alabaster?
Alabaster public elementary schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Alabama public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Alabaster are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary 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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