For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,023 students in Tallassee, AL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Tallassee, AL are Tallassee Elementary School and Southside Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tallassee, 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 46% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Tallassee have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Alabama public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public elementary school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Tallassee, AL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tallassee Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
850 Friendship Rd
Tallassee, AL 36078
(334) 283-5001
Tallassee, AL 36078
(334) 283-5001
Grades: PK-4
| 592 students
Rank: #22.
Southside Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
901 E B Payne Sr Dr
Tallassee, AL 36078
(334) 283-2151
Tallassee, AL 36078
(334) 283-2151
Grades: 5-8
| 431 students
Tallassee, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Learning Tree Inc Tallassee (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
100 S Dubois St
Tallassee, AL 36078
(334) 252-0025
Tallassee, AL 36078
(334) 252-0025
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Tallassee, AL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Tallassee, AL include Tallassee Elementary School and Southside Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Tallassee?
2 public elementary schools are located in Tallassee.
What is the racial composition of students in Tallassee?
Tallassee public elementary schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Tallassee are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Tallassee include: Southside Middle School vs. Tallassee Elementary School
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