For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,579 students in Alexander City, AL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Alexander City, AL are Nathaniel H Stephens Elementary School and William L Radney Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Alexander City, AL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Alabama public elementary school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Alexander City have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public elementary school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Alexander City, AL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Nathaniel H Stephens Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
851 Laurel St
Alexander City, AL 35010
(256) 234-8631
Alexander City, AL 35010
(256) 234-8631
Grades: 3-4
| 428 students
Rank: #22.
William L Radney Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
140 Allison Drive
Alexander City, AL 35010
(256) 234-8636
Alexander City, AL 35010
(256) 234-8636
Grades: 5-6
| 412 students
Rank: n/an/a
1240 Scott Rd
Alexander City, AL 35010
(256) 234-8625
Alexander City, AL 35010
(256) 234-8625
Grades: PK-2
| 739 students
Alexander City, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Career Technology Center (Closed 2005)
Vocational School
1375 Junior College Dr
Alexander City, AL 35010
(256) 234-8641
Alexander City, AL 35010
(256) 234-8641
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Tallapoosa Area Vocational Training High School (Closed 2007)
Vocational School
225 Heard Blvd
Alexander City, AL 35010
(256) 234-8611
Alexander City, AL 35010
(256) 234-8611
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Alexander City, AL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Alexander City, AL include Nathaniel H Stephens Elementary School and William L Radney Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Alexander City?
3 public elementary schools are located in Alexander City.
What is the racial composition of students in Alexander City?
Alexander City public elementary schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Black).
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