For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,271 students in Leeds, AL (there are 1 private school, serving 15 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Leeds, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Leeds, AL are Leeds Elementary School, Leeds Middle School and Leeds High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Leeds, AL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Leeds have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 50% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Leeds, AL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Leeds Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
950 Ashville Road
Leeds, AL 35094
(205) 699-4500
Leeds, AL 35094
(205) 699-4500
Gr: 2-5 | 678 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
Leeds Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1771 Whitmire Street
Leeds, AL 35094
(205) 699-4505
Leeds, AL 35094
(205) 699-4505
Gr: 6-8 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #33.
Leeds High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Greenwave Drive
Leeds, AL 35094
(205) 699-4510
Leeds, AL 35094
(205) 699-4510
Gr: 9-12 | 624 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: n/an/a
991 Park Drive
Leeds, AL 35094
(205) 702-4206
Leeds, AL 35094
(205) 702-4206
Gr: PK-1 | 517 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Leeds, AL?
The top-ranked public schools in Leeds, AL include Leeds Elementary School, Leeds Middle School and Leeds High School.
How many public schools are located in Leeds?
4 public schools are located in Leeds.
What percentage of students in Leeds go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Leeds are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Leeds?
Leeds public schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public schools average of 50% (majority Black).
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