Top 10 Best Public Schools in Alabama (2023-24)

The top ranked public schools in Alabama are listed below (2023-24).
A school's overall testing rank is based on a it's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. The average percentage of students achieving math proficiency in Alabama is 22%. The percentage of students achieving reading proficiency is 45%.
The top ranked public schools in Alabama are Loveless Academic Magnet Program High School, Crestline Elementary School and Cherokee Bend Elementary School. The cities and towns with the highest concentration of top ranked public schools are Fairhope, Owens Cross Roads and Madison.

Top Ranked Public Schools in Alabama (2023-24)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Loveless Academic Magnet Program High School
Magnet School
Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
3440 Mcgehee Rd
Montgomery, AL 36111
(334) 284-7500
Rank: #22.
Crestline Elementary School
Math: 88% | Reading: 93%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 88% (Top 1%)
Reading: 93% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-6
3785 Jackson Blvd
Birmingham, AL 35213
(205) 871-8126
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Cherokee Bend Elementary School
Math: 77% | Reading: 88%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 77% (Top 1%)
Reading: 88% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-6
4400 Fair Oaks Dr
Birmingham, AL 35213
(205) 871-3595
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Mountain Brook Elementary School
Math: 73% | Reading: 90%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 73% (Top 1%)
Reading: 90% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-6
3020 Cambridge Rd
Birmingham, AL 35223
(205) 871-8191
Rank: #55.
Eicholdmertz School Of Math And Science
Magnet School
Math: 68% | Reading: 97%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 68% (Top 5%)
Reading: 97% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-5
2815 Government Street
Mobile, AL 36606
(251) 221-1105
Rank: #66.
East Elementary School
Math: 72% | Reading: 89%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 72% (Top 1%)
Reading: 89% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-5
2109 Tyson Dr
Birmingham, AL 35216
(205) 402-5200
Rank: #77.
Mt Laurel Elementary School
Math: 77% | Reading: 86%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 77% (Top 1%)
Reading: 86% (Top 5%)
Grades: K-5
1 Jefferson Place
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 682-7230
Rank: #88.
Brookwood Forest Elementary School
Math: 76% | Reading: 86%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 76% (Top 1%)
Reading: 86% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-6
3701 S Brookwood Rd
Birmingham, AL 35223
(205) 414-3700
Rank: #99.
Forest Avenue Elementary School
Magnet School
Math: 65% | Reading: 94%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 65% (Top 5%)
Reading: 94% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-5
1700 W 5th St
Montgomery, AL 36106
(334) 269-3673
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Barkley Bridge Elementary School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 85-89%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 65-69% (Top 5%)
Reading: 85-89% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-4
2333 Barkley Bridge Rd
Hartselle, AL 35640
(256) 773-1931
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Cahaba Elementary School
Math: 71% | Reading: 85%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 71% (Top 1%)
Reading: 85% (Top 5%)
Grades: K-5
301 Parkway Drive
Trussville, AL 35173
(205) 228-3400
Rank: #1212.
Rock Quarry Elementary School
Math: 68% | Reading: 85%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 68% (Top 5%)
Reading: 85% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-5
2000 Rock Quarry Dr
Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
(205) 759-8347
Rank: #1313.
Pizitz Middle School
Math: 63% | Reading: 87%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 63% (Top 5%)
Reading: 87% (Top 1%)
Grades: 6-8
2826 Columbiana Road
Birmingham, AL 35216
(205) 402-5350
Rank: #1414.
Kilby Laboratory School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 70-74% (Top 1%)
Reading: 80-84% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-6
611 N Pine St
Florence, AL 35632
(256) 765-4303
Rank: #1515.
West Elementary School
Math: 64% | Reading: 86%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 64% (Top 5%)
Reading: 86% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-5
1965 Merryvale Rd
Birmingham, AL 35216
(205) 402-5151
Rank: #1616.
Saraland Elementary School
Math: 71% | Reading: 82%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 71% (Top 1%)
Reading: 82% (Top 5%)
Grades: 2-5
229 Mckeough Ave
Saraland, AL 36571
(251) 679-5739
Rank: #1717.
Paine Elementary School
Math: 68% | Reading: 82%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 68% (Top 5%)
Reading: 82% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-5
7600 Gadsden Highway
Trussville, AL 35173
(205) 228-3200
Rank: #1818.
Edgewood Elementary School
Math: 67% | Reading: 83%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 67% (Top 5%)
Reading: 83% (Top 5%)
Grades: K-5
901 College Ave
Birmingham, AL 35209
(205) 423-2400
Rank: #1919.
Heritage Elementary School
Math: 63% | Reading: 83%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 63% (Top 5%)
Reading: 83% (Top 5%)
Grades: K-5
11775 County Line Rd
Madison, AL 35758
(256) 772-2075
Rank: #2020.
Greystone Elementary School
Math: 68% | Reading: 81%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 68% (Top 5%)
Reading: 81% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-5
300 Village Street
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 439-3200
Rank: #2121.
Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary School
Magnet School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 85-89%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 55-59% (Top 5%)
Reading: 85-89% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-5
315 Mcfarland Blvd E
Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
(205) 759-3655
Rank: #2222.
Liberty Park Elementary School
Math: 60% | Reading: 85%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 60% (Top 5%)
Reading: 85% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-5
17051 Liberty Pkwy
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 402-5400
Rank: #23 - 2523. - 25.
Eura Brown Elementary School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 60-64% (Top 5%)
Reading: 80-84% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-5
1231 Alcott Rd
Gadsden, AL 35901
(256) 546-0011
Rank: #23 - 2523. - 25.
Magnolia Elementary School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 60-64% (Top 5%)
Reading: 80-84% (Top 5%)
Grades: K-5
5400 Hidden Way Lane
Trussville, AL 35173
(205) 228-3500
Rank: #23 - 2523. - 25.
Monte Sano Elementary School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 60-64% (Top 5%)
Reading: 80-84% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-6
1107 Monte Sano Blvd Se
Huntsville, AL 35801
(256) 428-7300
Rank: #2626.
Liberty Park Middle School
Math: 58% | Reading: 85%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 58% (Top 5%)
Reading: 85% (Top 5%)
Grades: 6-8
17035 Liberty Pkwy
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 402-5450
Rank: #2727.
Orange Beach Elementary School
Math: 63% | Reading: 80%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 63% (Top 5%)
Reading: 80% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-6
4900 Wilson Blvd
Orange Beach, AL 36561
(251) 981-5662
Rank: #2828.
Bluff Park Elementary School
Math: 63% | Reading: 78%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 63% (Top 5%)
Reading: 78% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-5
569 Park Avenue
Birmingham, AL 35226
(205) 439-2800
Rank: #2929.
Carver School Of Mathematics Science And Technology
Math: 56% | Reading: 85%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 56% (Top 5%)
Reading: 85% (Top 5%)
Grades: 3-6
303 Rollins Avenue
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 794-1440
Rank: #3030.
Vestavia Hills Elementary Cahaba Heights
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 80-84%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 55-59% (Top 5%)
Reading: 80-84% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-5
4401 Dolly Ridge Road
Birmingham, AL 35243
(205) 402-5480
Rank: #3131.
Spanish Fort Elementary School
Math: 61% | Reading: 79%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 61% (Top 5%)
Reading: 79% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-6
30900 State Highway 225
Daphne, AL 36527
(251) 626-9751
Rank: #3232.
Mill Creek Elementary School
Math: 61% | Reading: 77%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 61% (Top 5%)
Reading: 77% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-5
847 Mill Road
Madison, AL 35758
(256) 774-4690
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Mountain Brook High School
Math: 79% | Reading: 73%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 79% (Top 1%)
Reading: 73% (Top 10%)
Grades: 10-12
3650 Bethune Dr
Birmingham, AL 35223
(205) 414-3800
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Wrights Mill Road Elementary School
Math: 65% | Reading: 75%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 65% (Top 5%)
Reading: 75% (Top 5%)
Grades: 3-5
807 Wrights Mill Rd
Auburn, AL 36830
(334) 887-1990
Rank: #3535.
Hampton Cove Elementary School
Math: 60% | Reading: 77%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 60% (Top 5%)
Reading: 77% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-5
261 Old 431 Hwy
Owens Cross Roads, AL 35763
(256) 428-7180
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