For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,379 students in Rainbow City, AL (there are 1 private school, serving 679 private students). 67% of all K-12 students in Rainbow City, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Rainbow City, AL are John S Jones Elementary School and Rainbow Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rainbow City, AL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Rainbow City have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 50% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Rainbow City, AL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
John S Jones Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
301 Lumley Rd
Rainbow City, AL 35906
(256) 442-2900
Rainbow City, AL 35906
(256) 442-2900
Gr: PK-5 | 745 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Rainbow Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
454 Lumbley Rd
Rainbow City, AL 35906
(256) 442-1095
Rainbow City, AL 35906
(256) 442-1095
Gr: 6-8 | 634 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Rainbow City, AL?
The top-ranked public schools in Rainbow City, AL include John S Jones Elementary School and Rainbow Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Rainbow City?
2 public schools are located in Rainbow City.
What percentage of students in Rainbow City go to public school?
67% of all K-12 students in Rainbow City are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Rainbow City?
Rainbow City public schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public schools average of 50% (majority Black).
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