For the 2025 school year, there are 27 public schools serving 14,889 students in Elmore County, AL (there are 5 private schools, serving 691 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Elmore County, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Elmore County, AL are Eclectic Elementary School, Holtville Elementary School and Redland Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elmore County, AL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Elmore County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Elmore County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Eclectic Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
35 Harden St
Eclectic, AL 36024
(334) 541-2291
Eclectic, AL 36024
(334) 541-2291
Grades: PK-4
| 689 students
Rank: #22.
Holtville Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
287 Whatley Rd
Deatsville, AL 36022
(334) 569-2925
Deatsville, AL 36022
(334) 569-2925
Grades: PK-4
| 854 students
Rank: #33.
Redland Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
495 Scholars Drive
Wetumpka, AL 36093
(334) 567-1248
Wetumpka, AL 36093
(334) 567-1248
Grades: PK-6
| 725 students
Rank: #44.
Pine Level Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2040 Highway 31 N
Deatsville, AL 36022
(334) 358-2658
Deatsville, AL 36022
(334) 358-2658
Grades: PK-5
| 975 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Airport Road Intermediate School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
384 Blackmon Farm Lane
Coosada, AL 36020
(334) 285-2115
Coosada, AL 36020
(334) 285-2115
Grades: 3-4
| 548 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Holtville Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
655 Bulldog Ln
Deatsville, AL 36022
(334) 569-1596
Deatsville, AL 36022
(334) 569-1596
Grades: 5-8
| 619 students
Rank: #77.
Tallassee Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
850 Friendship Rd
Tallassee, AL 36078
(334) 283-5001
Tallassee, AL 36078
(334) 283-5001
Grades: PK-4
| 592 students
Rank: #88.
Wetumpka Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
510 Micanopy St
Wetumpka, AL 36092
(334) 567-4323
Wetumpka, AL 36092
(334) 567-4323
Grades: PK-4
| 880 students
Rank: #99.
Eclectic Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
170 South Ann St
Eclectic, AL 36024
(334) 541-2131
Eclectic, AL 36024
(334) 541-2131
Grades: 5-8
| 448 students
Rank: #1010.
Elmore County High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
155 N College St
Eclectic, AL 36024
(334) 541-3661
Eclectic, AL 36024
(334) 541-3661
Grades: 9-12
| 494 students
Rank: #1111.
Wetumpka Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1000 Micanopy St
Wetumpka, AL 36092
(334) 567-1413
Wetumpka, AL 36092
(334) 567-1413
Grades: 5-8
| 672 students
Rank: #1212.
Millbrook Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4228 Chapman Rd
Millbrook, AL 36054
(334) 285-2100
Millbrook, AL 36054
(334) 285-2100
Grades: 5-8
| 1,134 students
Rank: #1313.
Wetumpka High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1251 Coosa River Pkwy
Wetumpka, AL 36092
(334) 567-5158
Wetumpka, AL 36092
(334) 567-5158
Grades: 9-12
| 1,225 students
Rank: #1414.
Holtville High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10425 Holtville Rd
Deatsville, AL 36022
(334) 569-3034
Deatsville, AL 36022
(334) 569-3034
Grades: 9-12
| 564 students
Rank: #1515.
Southside Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
901 E B Payne Sr Dr
Tallassee, AL 36078
(334) 283-2151
Tallassee, AL 36078
(334) 283-2151
Grades: 5-8
| 431 students
Rank: #1616.
Stanhope Elmore High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4300 Main St
Millbrook, AL 36054
(334) 285-4263
Millbrook, AL 36054
(334) 285-4263
Grades: 9-12
| 1,088 students
Rank: #1717.
Edge Virtual School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
517 Micanopy Street
Wetumpka, AL 36092
(334) 514-3931
Wetumpka, AL 36092
(334) 514-3931
Grades: K-12
| 401 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Marbury High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2360 Highway 31 North
Deatsville, AL 36022
(334) 387-1910
Deatsville, AL 36022
(334) 387-1910
Grades: 9-12
| 584 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Tallassee High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
502 Barnett Blvd
Tallassee, AL 36078
(334) 283-2187
Tallassee, AL 36078
(334) 283-2187
Grades: 9-12
| 487 students
Rank: n/an/a
5260 Airport Road
Millbrook, AL 36054
(334) 285-0273
Millbrook, AL 36054
(334) 285-0273
Grades: PK-2
| 902 students
Rank: n/an/a
Draper Correctional Facility
Special Education School
2828 Al Highway 143
Elmore, AL 36025
(334) 567-2221
Elmore, AL 36025
(334) 567-2221
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Elmore County Technical Center
Vocational School
800 Kellyfitzpatrick Dr
Wetumpka, AL 36092
(334) 567-1218
Wetumpka, AL 36092
(334) 567-1218
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Frank Lee Youth Center
Special Education School
5305 Ingram Rd
Deatsville, AL 36022
(334) 290-3200
Deatsville, AL 36022
(334) 290-3200
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Jf Ingram State Technical College Special Services
Special Education School
5375 Ingram Rd
Deatsville, AL 36022
(334) 514-6147
Deatsville, AL 36022
(334) 514-6147
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
184 Rodney Lane
Wetumpka, AL 36093
(334) 567-1200
Wetumpka, AL 36093
(334) 567-1200
Grades: 5-8
| 577 students
Rank: n/an/a
Staton Correctional Facility
Special Education School
2690 Marion Spillway Road
Elmore, AL 36025
(334) 567-2221
Elmore, AL 36025
(334) 567-2221
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Tutwiler Prison
Special Education School
8966 Us Highway 231
Wetumpka, AL 36092
(334) 353-3870
Wetumpka, AL 36092
(334) 353-3870
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Elmore County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Learning Tree Inc Tallassee (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
100 S Dubois St
Tallassee, AL 36078
(334) 252-0025
Tallassee, AL 36078
(334) 252-0025
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
5720 Main St
Millbrook, AL 36054
(334) 285-2115
Millbrook, AL 36054
(334) 285-2115
Grades: 3-4
| 550 students
409 N Alabama St
Wetumpka, AL 36092
(334) 567-1247
Wetumpka, AL 36092
(334) 567-1247
Grades: 7-11
| 579 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Elmore County, AL?
The top ranked public schools in Elmore County, AL include Eclectic Elementary School, Holtville Elementary School and Redland Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Elmore County?
27 public schools are located in Elmore County.
What percentage of students in Elmore County go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Elmore County are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Elmore County?
Elmore County public schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public schools average of 49% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Elmore County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Elmore County include: Elmore County High School vs. Tallassee High School, Wetumpka Elementary School vs. Redland Elementary School, Tallassee Elementary School vs. Eclectic Elementary School
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