For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,218 students in Rainsville, AL.
The top ranked public elementary school in Rainsville, AL is Plainview School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rainsville, AL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Alabama public elementary school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Rainsville have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Alabama public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Alabama public elementary school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Rainsville, AL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Plainview School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
76 Chavies Rd
Rainsville, AL 35986
(256) 638-3510
Rainsville, AL 35986
(256) 638-3510
Grades: PK-12
| 1,218 students
Rank: n/an/a
Dekalb Annex School
Special Education School
409 E Main St
Rainsville, AL 35986
(256) 638-4131
Rainsville, AL 35986
(256) 638-4131
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Rainsville, AL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Rainsville, AL include Plainview School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Rainsville?
2 public elementary schools are located in Rainsville.
What is the racial composition of students in Rainsville?
Rainsville public elementary schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Alabama public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Black).
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