For the 2023-24 school year, there are 74 blue ribbon public schools serving 46,213 students in Alabama.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top ranked blue ribbon 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.
Alabama blue ribbon public schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Alabama public school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 47% (majority Black).
Best Alabama Blue Ribbon Public Schools (2023-24)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Loveless Academic Magnet Program High School
Magnet School
Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3440 Mcgehee Rd
Montgomery, AL 36111
(334) 284-7500
Montgomery, AL 36111
(334) 284-7500
Grades: 9-12
| 471 students
Rank: #22.
Crestline Elementary School
Math: 88% | Reading: 93%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3785 Jackson Blvd
Birmingham, AL 35213
(205) 871-8126
Birmingham, AL 35213
(205) 871-8126
Grades: PK-6
| 766 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Cherokee Bend Elementary School
Math: 77% | Reading: 88%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4400 Fair Oaks Dr
Birmingham, AL 35213
(205) 871-3595
Birmingham, AL 35213
(205) 871-3595
Grades: PK-6
| 567 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Mountain Brook Elementary School
Math: 73% | Reading: 90%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3020 Cambridge Rd
Birmingham, AL 35223
(205) 871-8191
Birmingham, AL 35223
(205) 871-8191
Grades: PK-6
| 530 students
Rank: #55.
Eicholdmertz School Of Math And Science
Magnet School
Math: 68% | Reading: 97%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2815 Government Street
Mobile, AL 36606
(251) 221-1105
Mobile, AL 36606
(251) 221-1105
Grades: PK-5
| 558 students
Rank: #66.
Mt Laurel Elementary School
Math: 77% | Reading: 86%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1 Jefferson Place
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 682-7230
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 682-7230
Grades: K-5
| 501 students
Rank: #77.
Forest Avenue Elementary School
Magnet School
Math: 65% | Reading: 94%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1700 W 5th St
Montgomery, AL 36106
(334) 269-3673
Montgomery, AL 36106
(334) 269-3673
Grades: K-5
| 642 students
Rank: #88.
Barkley Bridge Elementary School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 85-89%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2333 Barkley Bridge Rd
Hartselle, AL 35640
(256) 773-1931
Hartselle, AL 35640
(256) 773-1931
Grades: PK-4
| 436 students
Rank: #99.
Rock Quarry Elementary School
Math: 68% | Reading: 85%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2000 Rock Quarry Dr
Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
(205) 759-8347
Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
(205) 759-8347
Grades: PK-5
| 569 students
Rank: #1010.
West Elementary School
Math: 64% | Reading: 86%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1965 Merryvale Rd
Birmingham, AL 35216
(205) 402-5151
Birmingham, AL 35216
(205) 402-5151
Grades: PK-5
| 750 students
Rank: #1111.
Saraland Elementary School
Math: 71% | Reading: 82%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
229 Mckeough Ave
Saraland, AL 36571
(251) 679-5739
Saraland, AL 36571
(251) 679-5739
Grades: 2-5
| 934 students
Rank: #1212.
Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary School
Magnet School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 85-89%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
315 Mcfarland Blvd E
Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
(205) 759-3655
Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
(205) 759-3655
Grades: K-5
| 280 students
Rank: #1313.
Liberty Park Elementary School
Math: 60% | Reading: 85%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
17051 Liberty Pkwy
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 402-5400
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 402-5400
Grades: PK-5
| 598 students
Rank: #1414.
Eura Brown Elementary School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1231 Alcott Rd
Gadsden, AL 35901
(256) 546-0011
Gadsden, AL 35901
(256) 546-0011
Grades: PK-5
| 347 students
Rank: #1515.
Liberty Park Middle School
Math: 58% | Reading: 85%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
17035 Liberty Pkwy
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 402-5450
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 402-5450
Grades: 6-8
| 523 students
Rank: #1616.
Orange Beach Elementary School
Math: 63% | Reading: 80%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4900 Wilson Blvd
Orange Beach, AL 36561
(251) 981-5662
Orange Beach, AL 36561
(251) 981-5662
Grades: PK-6
| 578 students
Rank: #1717.
Wrights Mill Road Elementary School
Math: 65% | Reading: 75%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
807 Wrights Mill Rd
Auburn, AL 36830
(334) 887-1990
Auburn, AL 36830
(334) 887-1990
Grades: 3-5
| 392 students
Rank: #1818.
Hampton Cove Elementary School
Math: 60% | Reading: 77%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
261 Old 431 Hwy
Owens Cross Roads, AL 35763
(256) 428-7180
Owens Cross Roads, AL 35763
(256) 428-7180
Grades: PK-5
| 715 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Mountain Brook Junior High School
Math: 50% | Reading: 79%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
205 Overbrook Dr
Birmingham, AL 35213
(205) 871-3516
Birmingham, AL 35213
(205) 871-3516
Grades: 7-9
| 968 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Vestavia Hills High School
Math: 71% | Reading: 69%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2235 Lime Rock Rd
Birmingham, AL 35216
(205) 402-5250
Birmingham, AL 35216
(205) 402-5250
Grades: 10-12
| 1,561 students
Rank: #2121.
Arab Elementary School
Math: 59% | Reading: 73%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
241 8th Ave Ne
Arab, AL 35016
(256) 586-6085
Arab, AL 35016
(256) 586-6085
Grades: 3-5
| 547 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Brewbaker Technology Magnet High School
Magnet School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4405 Brewbaker Dr
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 284-7100
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 284-7100
Grades: 9-12
| 522 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Guin Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7980 U S Highway 43
Guin, AL 35563
(205) 468-3433
Guin, AL 35563
(205) 468-3433
Grades: PK-6
| 294 students
Rank: #2424.
W H Council Traditional School
Magnet School
Math: 43% | Reading: 84%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
751 Wilkinson St
Mobile, AL 36603
(251) 221-1137
Mobile, AL 36603
(251) 221-1137
Grades: PK-5
| 688 students
Rank: #2525.
Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
Math: 49% | Reading: 74%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
801 Wilson St Nw
Decatur, AL 35601
(256) 552-3056
Decatur, AL 35601
(256) 552-3056
Grades: 3-5
| 317 students
Rank: #2626.
Liberty Middle School
Math: 45% | Reading: 77%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
281 Dock Murphy Dr
Madison, AL 35758
(256) 430-0001
Madison, AL 35758
(256) 430-0001
Grades: 6-8
| 1,416 students
Rank: #2727.
Old Shell Road Magnet School
Magnet School
Math: 43% | Reading: 80%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3160 Heather St
Mobile, AL 36607
(251) 221-1557
Mobile, AL 36607
(251) 221-1557
Grades: K-5
| 368 students
Rank: #2828.
Shades Cahaba Elementary School
Math: 48% | Reading: 70%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3001 Independence Drive
Birmingham, AL 35209
(205) 871-1113
Birmingham, AL 35209
(205) 871-1113
Grades: K-5
| 503 students
Rank: #2929.
Memorial Park Elementary School
Math: 50% | Reading: 68%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
800 10th Ave
Jasper, AL 35501
(205) 384-6461
Jasper, AL 35501
(205) 384-6461
Grades: 2-3
| 366 students
Rank: #3030.
Hall Kent Elementary School
Math: 48% | Reading: 69%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
213 Hall Ave
Birmingham, AL 35209
(205) 423-2430
Birmingham, AL 35209
(205) 423-2430
Grades: PK-5
| 677 students
Rank: #3131.
Tuscaloosa Magnet School Middle School
Magnet School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 80-84%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
315 Mcfarland Blvd E
Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
(205) 759-3653
Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
(205) 759-3653
Grades: 6-8
| 163 students
Rank: #3232.
Piedmont Elementary School
Math: 50% | Reading: 66%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
504 Hood St West
Piedmont, AL 36272
(256) 447-7483
Piedmont, AL 36272
(256) 447-7483
Grades: PK-5
| 522 students
Rank: #33 - 3633. - 36.
John S Jones Elementary School
Math: 45% | Reading: 69%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
301 Lumley Rd
Rainbow City, AL 35906
(256) 442-2900
Rainbow City, AL 35906
(256) 442-2900
Grades: PK-5
| 736 students
Rank: #33 - 3633. - 36.
Moody Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1006 H L Blocker Cir
Moody, AL 35004
(205) 640-2180
Moody, AL 35004
(205) 640-2180
Grades: PK-3
| 822 students
Rank: #33 - 3633. - 36.
Phillips Preparatory Middle School
Magnet School
Math: 36% | Reading: 90%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3255 Old Shell Rd
Mobile, AL 36607
(251) 221-2286
Mobile, AL 36607
(251) 221-2286
Grades: 6-8
| 512 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon public schools in Alabama?
The top ranked blue ribbon public schools in Alabama include Loveless Academic Magnet Program High School, Crestline Elementary School and Cherokee Bend Elementary School.
How many blue ribbon public schools are located in Alabama?
74 blue ribbon public schools are located in Alabama.
What is the racial composition of students in Alabama?
Alabama blue ribbon public schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public schools average of 47% (majority Black).
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