For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 1,256 students in Talladega, AL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Talladega, AL are Stemley Road Elementary School, C L Salter Elementary School and Graham Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Talladega, AL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Alabama public elementary school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Talladega have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public elementary school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Talladega, AL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Stemley Road Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2760 Stemley Bridge Rd
Talladega, AL 35160
(256) 315-5325
Talladega, AL 35160
(256) 315-5325
Gr: PK-6 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #22.
C L Salter Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
106 Brecon Access Rd
Talladega, AL 35160
(256) 315-5822
Talladega, AL 35160
(256) 315-5822
Gr: 1-3 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #33.
Graham Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
403 Cedar St
Talladega, AL 35160
(256) 315-5777
Talladega, AL 35160
(256) 315-5777
Gr: PK-6 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #44.
Evelyn D Houston Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1310 Ashland Hwy
Talladega, AL 35160
(256) 315-5808
Talladega, AL 35160
(256) 315-5808
Gr: 4-6 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: n/an/a
Alabama School For Blind
Special Education School
705 E South Street
Talladega, AL 35161
(256) 761-3259
Talladega, AL 35161
(256) 761-3259
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
Alabama School For Deaf
Special Education School
205 E South Street
Talladega, AL 35161
(256) 761-3214
Talladega, AL 35161
(256) 761-3214
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
Helen Keller School
Special Education School
1221 Cochran Ave
Talladega, AL 35161
(256) 761-3250
Talladega, AL 35161
(256) 761-3250
Gr: K-12
Talladega, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
415 Elm St
Talladega, AL 35160
(256) 315-5755
Talladega, AL 35160
(256) 315-5755
Gr: 6 | 235 students Minority enrollment: 59%
400 N Spring St
Talladega, AL 35160
(256) 315-5858
Talladega, AL 35160
(256) 315-5858
Gr: PK-6
Presbyterian Home For Children (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
905 Ashland Hwy
Talladega, AL 35161
(256) 362-4314
Talladega, AL 35161
(256) 362-4314
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Talladega, AL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Talladega, AL include Stemley Road Elementary School, C L Salter Elementary School and Graham Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Talladega?
7 public elementary schools are located in Talladega.
What is the racial composition of students in Talladega?
Talladega public elementary schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Black).
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