For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,531 students in Calera, AL.
The top-ranked public schools in Calera, AL are Calera Intermediate School and Calera High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Calera, AL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Calera have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 50% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Calera, AL (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Calera Intermediate School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8454 Highway 31 South
Calera, AL 35040
(205) 682-6500
Calera, AL 35040
(205) 682-6500
Gr: 3-5 | 747 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #22.
Calera High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 Calera Eagle Drive
Calera, AL 35040
(205) 682-6100
Calera, AL 35040
(205) 682-6100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,018 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: n/an/a
855 10th St
Calera, AL 35040
(205) 682-6120
Calera, AL 35040
(205) 682-6120
Gr: K-2 | 766 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Calera, AL?
The top-ranked public schools in Calera, AL include Calera Intermediate School and Calera High School.
How many public schools are located in Calera?
3 public schools are located in Calera.
What is the racial composition of students in Calera?
Calera public schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public schools average of 50% (majority Black).
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