For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,053 students in Jacksonville, AL (there are 2 private schools, serving 154 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Jacksonville, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Jacksonville, AL are Pleasant Valley Elementary School, Kitty Stone Elementary School and Jacksonville High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jacksonville, AL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Jacksonville have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Jacksonville, AL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pleasant Valley Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
265 Mark Green Road
Jacksonville, AL 36265
(256) 741-6600
Jacksonville, AL 36265
(256) 741-6600
Grades: PK-6
| 463 students
Rank: #22.
Kitty Stone Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1200 James Hopkins Rd Sw
Jacksonville, AL 36265
(256) 782-5191
Jacksonville, AL 36265
(256) 782-5191
Grades: PK-6
| 941 students
Rank: #33.
Jacksonville High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1000 George Douthit Dr Sw
Jacksonville, AL 36265
(256) 782-8800
Jacksonville, AL 36265
(256) 782-8800
Grades: 7-12
| 776 students
Rank: #44.
Pleasant Valley High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4141 Pleasant Valley Rd
Jacksonville, AL 36265
(256) 741-6700
Jacksonville, AL 36265
(256) 741-6700
Grades: 7-12
| 388 students
Rank: #55.
Scc Virtual Preparatory Academy
(Math: 9% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
410 Roy Drive
Jacksonville, AL 36265
(205) 594-7131
Jacksonville, AL 36265
(205) 594-7131
Grades: K-12
| 485 students
Rank: n/an/a
Calhoun County Career Technical Center
Vocational School
1200 Church St Se
Jacksonville, AL 36265
(256) 741-4600
Jacksonville, AL 36265
(256) 741-4600
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Jacksonville, AL?
The top ranked public schools in Jacksonville, AL include Pleasant Valley Elementary School, Kitty Stone Elementary School and Jacksonville High School.
How many public schools are located in Jacksonville?
6 public schools are located in Jacksonville.
What percentage of students in Jacksonville go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Jacksonville are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Jacksonville?
Jacksonville public schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public schools average of 49% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Jacksonville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Jacksonville include: Kitty Stone Elementary School vs. Pleasant Valley Elementary School, Pleasant Valley Elementary School vs. Kitty Stone Elementary School
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