For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 2,690 students in Helena, AL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Helena, AL are Helena Intermediate School and Helena Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Helena, AL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Alabama public elementary school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Helena have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Alabama public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public elementary school average of 50% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Helena, AL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Helena Intermediate School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3500 Hwy 52
Helena, AL 35080
(205) 682-5520
Helena, AL 35080
(205) 682-5520
Gr: 3-5 | 955 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Helena Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1299 Hillsboro Parkway
Helena, AL 35080
(205) 682-5300
Helena, AL 35080
(205) 682-5300
Gr: 6-8 | 957 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: n/an/a
187 Third St
Helena, AL 35080
(205) 682-5540
Helena, AL 35080
(205) 682-5540
Gr: K-2 | 778 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Helena, AL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Helena, AL include Helena Intermediate School and Helena Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Helena?
3 public elementary schools are located in Helena.
What is the racial composition of students in Helena?
Helena public elementary schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Black).
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