For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 292 students in Gilbertown, AL.
The top-ranked public elementary school in Gilbertown, AL is Southern Choctaw Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gilbertown, AL public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Alabama public elementary school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Gilbertown have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% 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 Gilbertown, AL (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southern Choctaw Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10935 Highway 17
Gilbertown, AL 36908
(251) 843-2461
Gilbertown, AL 36908
(251) 843-2461
Gr: PK-6 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Gilbertown, AL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Gilbertown, AL include Southern Choctaw Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Gilbertown?
1 public elementary schools are located in Gilbertown.
What is the racial composition of students in Gilbertown?
Gilbertown public elementary schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Black).
Recent Articles
Public School Open House & Enrollment Season Guide
A parent-focused guide to the public school open house and enrollment season, with expert questions, timelines, and decision tips.
School Supply Budget 2026: Fees, Books, Tech Costs
School Supply Budget 2026 guide for parents, covering fees, textbooks, technology, and hidden extras to plan ahead.
Education Funding in America (2025 Update)
Comprehensive 2025 update on public school funding in America, new federal and state policies, per-pupil spending, and equity challenges.