For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,519 students in Calera, AL.
The top-ranked public elementary school in Calera, AL is Calera Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Calera, AL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Alabama public elementary school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Calera have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Alabama public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% 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 Calera, AL (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Calera Intermediate School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8454 Highway 31 South
Calera, AL 35040
(205) 682-6500
Calera, AL 35040
(205) 682-6500
Gr: 3-5 | 769 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: n/an/a
855 10th St
Calera, AL 35040
(205) 682-6120
Calera, AL 35040
(205) 682-6120
Gr: K-2 | 750 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Calera, AL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Calera, AL include Calera Intermediate School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Calera?
2 public elementary schools are located in Calera.
What is the racial composition of students in Calera?
Calera public elementary schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Black).
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