For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,091 students in Livingston, AL.
The top-ranked public schools in Livingston, AL are University Charter School Elementary School, York West End Junior High School and Livingston Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Livingston, AL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Livingston have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 50% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Livingston, AL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
University Charter School Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
108 North Street
Livingston, AL 35470
(205) 652-3848
Livingston, AL 35470
(205) 652-3848
Gr: PK-5 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #22.
York West End Junior High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
716 Country Club Road
Livingston, AL 35470
(205) 379-4950
Livingston, AL 35470
(205) 379-4950
Gr: PK-4 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #33.
Livingston Junior High School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1351 North Washington Street
Livingston, AL 35470
(205) 652-2125
Livingston, AL 35470
(205) 652-2125
Gr: PK-4 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: n/an/a
Bellbrown Career Technical Center
Vocational School
111 Mlk Parkway
Livingston, AL 35470
(205) 652-9469
Livingston, AL 35470
(205) 652-9469
Gr: 10-12
Rank: n/an/a
University Charter School Secondary
Charter School
134 University Drive
Livingston, AL 35470
(205) 754-3440
Livingston, AL 35470
(205) 754-3440
Gr: 6-12 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Livingston, AL?
The top-ranked public schools in Livingston, AL include University Charter School Elementary School, York West End Junior High School and Livingston Junior High School.
How many public schools are located in Livingston?
5 public schools are located in Livingston.
What is the racial composition of students in Livingston?
Livingston public schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public schools average of 50% (majority Black).
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