For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 636 students in Elba, AL.
The top ranked public schools in Elba, AL are Elba Elementary School and Elba High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elba, AL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Elba have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Elba, AL (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elba Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
145 Tiger Dr
Elba, AL 36323
(334) 897-2814
Elba, AL 36323
(334) 897-2814
Gr: PK-6 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #22.
Elba High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
371 Tiger Dr
Elba, AL 36323
(334) 897-2266
Elba, AL 36323
(334) 897-2266
Gr: 7-12 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: n/an/a
The Elba Career Academy
Vocational School
371 Tiger Dr
Elba, AL 36323
(334) 897-3000
Elba, AL 36323
(334) 897-3000
Gr: 7-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Elba, AL?
The top ranked public schools in Elba, AL include Elba Elementary School and Elba High School.
How many public schools are located in Elba?
3 public schools are located in Elba.
What is the racial composition of students in Elba?
Elba public schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public schools average of 49% (majority Black).
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