For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 920 students in Union Springs, AL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Union Springs, AL are Union Springs Elementary School and South Highlands Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Union Springs, AL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 4% (versus the Alabama public elementary school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Union Springs have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% 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 Union Springs, AL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Union Springs Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
211 Conecuh Avenue West
Union Springs, AL 36089
(334) 651-8968
Union Springs, AL 36089
(334) 651-8968
Gr: PK-4 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
South Highlands Middle School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
700 Bernard Street
Union Springs, AL 36089
(334) 651-0183
Union Springs, AL 36089
(334) 651-0183
Gr: 5-8 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Union Springs, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
6230 County Road 47
Union Springs, AL 36089
(334) 727-2908
Union Springs, AL 36089
(334) 727-2908
Gr: K-7 | 148 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Union Springs, AL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Union Springs, AL include Union Springs Elementary School and South Highlands Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Union Springs?
2 public elementary schools are located in Union Springs.
What is the racial composition of students in Union Springs?
Union Springs public elementary schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Black).
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