For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 636 students in Elba, AL.
The top-ranked public schools in Elba, AL are Elba Elementary School and Elba High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elba, AL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Elba have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Elba, AL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elba Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
145 Tiger Dr
Elba, AL 36323
(334) 897-2814
Elba, AL 36323
(334) 897-2814
Gr: PK-6 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #22.
Elba High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
371 Tiger Dr
Elba, AL 36323
(334) 897-2266
Elba, AL 36323
(334) 897-2266
Gr: 7-12 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: n/an/a
The Elba Career Academy
Vocational School
371 Tiger Dr
Elba, AL 36323
(334) 897-3000
Elba, AL 36323
(334) 897-3000
Gr: 7-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Elba, AL?
The top-ranked public schools in Elba, AL include Elba Elementary School and Elba High School.
How many public schools are located in Elba?
3 public schools are located in Elba.
What is the racial composition of students in Elba?
Elba public schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public schools average of 49% (majority Black).
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