For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,889 students in Jacksonville, AL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Jacksonville, AL are Pleasant Valley Elementary School, Kitty Stone Elementary School and Scc Virtual Preparatory Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jacksonville, AL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Alabama public elementary school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Jacksonville have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Alabama public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public elementary school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Jacksonville, AL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pleasant Valley Elementary School
(Math: 58% | 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: 39% | 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.
Scc Virtual Preparatory Academy
(Math: 10-14% | 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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Jacksonville, AL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Jacksonville, AL include Pleasant Valley Elementary School, Kitty Stone Elementary School and Scc Virtual Preparatory Academy.
How many public elementary schools are located in Jacksonville?
3 public elementary schools are located in Jacksonville.
What is the racial composition of students in Jacksonville?
Jacksonville public elementary schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Jacksonville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary 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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