For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,849 students in Gardendale, AL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Gardendale, AL are Snow Rogers Elementary School, Gardendale Elementary School and Bragg Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gardendale, AL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Alabama public elementary school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Gardendale have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Alabama public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% 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 Gardendale, AL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Snow Rogers Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2636 Snow Rogers Rd
Gardendale, AL 35071
(205) 379-5400
Gardendale, AL 35071
(205) 379-5400
Grades: PK-5
| 390 students
Rank: #22.
Gardendale Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
860 Bauers Ln
Gardendale, AL 35071
(205) 379-3550
Gardendale, AL 35071
(205) 379-3550
Grades: PK-5
| 679 students
Rank: #33.
Bragg Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
840 Hazels Way
Gardendale, AL 35071
(205) 379-2600
Gardendale, AL 35071
(205) 379-2600
Grades: 6-8
| 780 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Gardendale, AL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Gardendale, AL include Snow Rogers Elementary School, Gardendale Elementary School and Bragg Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Gardendale?
3 public elementary schools are located in Gardendale.
What is the racial composition of students in Gardendale?
Gardendale public elementary schools minority enrollment is 42% 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 Gardendale are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Gardendale include: Snow Rogers Elementary School vs. Gardendale Elementary School, Gardendale Elementary School vs. Snow Rogers Elementary School
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