For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,097 students in Hartselle, AL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Hartselle, AL are Barkley Bridge Elementary School, Fe Burleson Elementary School and Crestline Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hartselle, AL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Alabama public elementary school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Hartselle have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Alabama public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public elementary school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Hartselle, AL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Barkley Bridge Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2333 Barkley Bridge Rd
Hartselle, AL 35640
(256) 773-1931
Hartselle, AL 35640
(256) 773-1931
Grades: PK-4
| 486 students
Rank: #22.
Fe Burleson Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1100 Bethel Road Ne
Hartselle, AL 35640
(256) 773-2411
Hartselle, AL 35640
(256) 773-2411
Grades: PK-4
| 486 students
Rank: #33.
Crestline Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
600 Crestline Dr Sw
Hartselle, AL 35640
(256) 773-9967
Hartselle, AL 35640
(256) 773-9967
Grades: PK-4
| 591 students
Rank: #44.
Hartselle Intermediate School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
130 Petain Street Sw
Hartselle, AL 35640
(256) 773-6094
Hartselle, AL 35640
(256) 773-6094
Grades: 5-6
| 534 students
Rank: n/an/a
Morgan County Learning Center
Alternative School
72 Plainview St
Hartselle, AL 35640
(256) 773-6458
Hartselle, AL 35640
(256) 773-6458
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Hartselle, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Hartselle Area Vocational Center (Closed 2015)
Vocational School
904 S Sparkman St
Hartselle, AL 35640
(256) 773-5426
Hartselle, AL 35640
(256) 773-5426
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
72 Plainview
Hartselle, AL 35640
(256) 773-6458
Hartselle, AL 35640
(256) 773-6458
Grades: PK-6
| 104 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Hartselle, AL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Hartselle, AL include Barkley Bridge Elementary School, Fe Burleson Elementary School and Crestline Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Hartselle?
5 public elementary schools are located in Hartselle.
What is the racial composition of students in Hartselle?
Hartselle public elementary schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Hartselle are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Hartselle include: Crestline Elementary School vs. Barkley Bridge Elementary School, Barkley Bridge Elementary School vs. Crestline Elementary School, Fe Burleson Elementary School vs. Barkley Bridge Elementary School
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