The top ranked public elementary schools in Alabama are Crestline Elementary School, Eicholdmertz School Of Math And Science and Forest Avenue Elementary School. The cities and towns with the highest concentration of top ranked public elementary schools are Madison, Fairhope and Trussville.
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 30%. The percentage of students achieving reading proficiency is 47%.
Top Ranked Public Elementary Schools in Alabama (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Crestline Elementary School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 89% (Top 1%)
Reading: 91% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-6
3785 Jackson Blvd
Birmingham, AL 35213
(205) 871-8126
Birmingham, AL 35213
(205) 871-8126
Rank: #22.
Eicholdmertz School Of Math And Science
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 81% (Top 1%)
Reading: 90% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-5
2815 Government Street
Mobile, AL 36606
(251) 221-1105
Mobile, AL 36606
(251) 221-1105
Rank: #33.
Forest Avenue Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 79% (Top 1%)
Reading: 92% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-5
1700 W 5th St
Montgomery, AL 36106
(334) 269-3673
Montgomery, AL 36106
(334) 269-3673
Rank: #44.
Vestavia Hills Elementary Liberty Park
(Math: 80% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 80% (Top 1%)
Reading: 87% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-5
17051 Liberty Pkwy
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 402-5400
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 402-5400
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Eura Brown Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 75-79% (Top 1%)
Reading: 85-89% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-5
1231 Alcott Rd
Gadsden, AL 35901
(256) 546-0011
Gadsden, AL 35901
(256) 546-0011
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Mt Laurel Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 85% (Top 1%)
Reading: 86% (Top 5%)
Grades: K-5
1 Jefferson Place
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 682-7230
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 682-7230
Rank: #77.
Cherokee Bend Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 83% (Top 1%)
Reading: 86% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-6
4400 Fair Oaks Dr
Birmingham, AL 35213
(205) 871-3595
Birmingham, AL 35213
(205) 871-3595
Rank: #88.
Vestavia Hills Elementary East
(Math: 76% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 76% (Top 5%)
Reading: 87% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-5
2109 Tyson Dr
Birmingham, AL 35216
(205) 402-5200
Birmingham, AL 35216
(205) 402-5200
Rank: #99.
Brookwood Forest Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 81% (Top 1%)
Reading: 85% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-6
3701 S Brookwood Rd
Birmingham, AL 35223
(205) 414-3700
Birmingham, AL 35223
(205) 414-3700
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Barkley Bridge Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 70-74% (Top 5%)
Reading: 85-89% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-4
2333 Barkley Bridge Rd
Hartselle, AL 35640
(256) 773-1931
Hartselle, AL 35640
(256) 773-1931
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 70-74% (Top 5%)
Reading: 85-89% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-5
315 Mcfarland Blvd E
Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
(205) 759-3655
Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
(205) 759-3655
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Carver School Of Mathematics Science And Technology
(Math: 75% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 75% (Top 5%)
Reading: 85% (Top 5%)
Grades: 3-6
303 Rollins Avenue
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 794-1440
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 794-1440
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Heritage Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 77% (Top 1%)
Reading: 82% (Top 5%)
Grades: K-5
11775 County Line Rd
Madison, AL 35758
(256) 772-2075
Madison, AL 35758
(256) 772-2075
Rank: #1414.
Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge
(Math: 73% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 73% (Top 5%)
Reading: 86% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-5
2680 Gresham Drive
Birmingham, AL 35243
(205) 402-5325
Birmingham, AL 35243
(205) 402-5325
Rank: #1515.
Saraland Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 76% (Top 5%)
Reading: 83% (Top 5%)
Grades: 2-5
229 Mckeough Ave
Saraland, AL 36571
(251) 679-5739
Saraland, AL 36571
(251) 679-5739
Rank: #1616.
Mountain Brook Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 73% (Top 5%)
Reading: 85% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-6
3020 Cambridge Rd
Birmingham, AL 35223
(205) 871-8191
Birmingham, AL 35223
(205) 871-8191
Rank: #1717.
Deer Valley Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 83% (Top 1%)
Reading: 80% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-5
4990 Ross Bridge Parkway
Birmingham, AL 35226
(205) 439-3300
Birmingham, AL 35226
(205) 439-3300
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Edgewood Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 73% (Top 5%)
Reading: 84% (Top 5%)
Grades: K-5
901 College Ave
Birmingham, AL 35209
(205) 423-2400
Birmingham, AL 35209
(205) 423-2400
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
W H Council Traditional School
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 75% (Top 5%)
Reading: 82% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-5
751 Wilkinson St
Mobile, AL 36603
(251) 221-1139
Mobile, AL 36603
(251) 221-1139
Rank: #2020.
Greystone Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 77% (Top 1%)
Reading: 81% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-5
300 Village Street
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 439-3200
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 439-3200
Rank: #2121.
Pizitz Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 68% (Top 5%)
Reading: 87% (Top 1%)
Grades: 6-8
2826 Columbiana Road
Birmingham, AL 35216
(205) 402-5350
Birmingham, AL 35216
(205) 402-5350
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Cahaba Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 72% (Top 5%)
Reading: 82% (Top 5%)
Grades: K-5
301 Parkway Drive
Trussville, AL 35173
(205) 228-3400
Trussville, AL 35173
(205) 228-3400
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Old Shell Road Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 70-74% (Top 5%)
Reading: 80-84% (Top 5%)
Grades: K-5
3160 Heather St
Mobile, AL 36607
(251) 221-1557
Mobile, AL 36607
(251) 221-1557
Rank: #2424.
Magnolia Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 65-69% (Top 5%)
Reading: 85-89% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-5
5400 Hidden Way Lane
Trussville, AL 35173
(205) 228-3500
Trussville, AL 35173
(205) 228-3500
Rank: #2525.
Vestavia Hills Elementary West
(Math: 71% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 71% (Top 5%)
Reading: 84% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-5
1965 Merryvale Rd
Birmingham, AL 35216
(205) 402-5151
Birmingham, AL 35216
(205) 402-5151
Rank: #2626.
Bluff Park Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 76% (Top 5%)
Reading: 79% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-5
569 Park Avenue
Birmingham, AL 35226
(205) 439-2800
Birmingham, AL 35226
(205) 439-2800
Rank: #2727.
Wrights Mill Road Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 76% (Top 5%)
Reading: 77% (Top 5%)
Grades: 3-5
807 Wrights Mill Rd
Auburn, AL 36830
(334) 887-1990
Auburn, AL 36830
(334) 887-1990
Rank: #2828.
Paine Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 72% (Top 5%)
Reading: 80% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-5
7600 Gadsden Highway
Trussville, AL 35173
(205) 228-3200
Trussville, AL 35173
(205) 228-3200
Rank: #2929.
Brocks Gap Intermediate School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 74% (Top 5%)
Reading: 77% (Top 5%)
Grades: 3-5
1730 Lake Cyrus Club Drive
Birmingham, AL 35244
(205) 439-1600
Birmingham, AL 35244
(205) 439-1600
Rank: #3030.
Kilby Laboratory School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 65-69% (Top 5%)
Reading: 80-84% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-6
611 N Pine St
Florence, AL 35632
(256) 765-4303
Florence, AL 35632
(256) 765-4303
Rank: #3131.
Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 96%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 62% (Top 10%)
Reading: 96% (Top 1%)
Grades: 6-8
805 7th Ave
Pleasant Grove, AL 35127
(205) 379-5280
Pleasant Grove, AL 35127
(205) 379-5280
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Oak Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 70-74% (Top 5%)
Reading: 75-79% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-3
5640 Cahaba Valley Rd
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 682-5230
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 682-5230
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Shades Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 70-74% (Top 5%)
Reading: 75-79% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-5
2250 Sumpter St
Birmingham, AL 35226
(205) 439-3100
Birmingham, AL 35226
(205) 439-3100
Rank: #3434.
Rock Quarry Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 70% (Top 5%)
Reading: 80% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-5
2000 Rock Quarry Dr
Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
(205) 759-8347
Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
(205) 759-8347
Rank: #3535.
Monte Sano Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 60-64% (Top 10%)
Reading: 85-89% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-6
1107 Monte Sano Blvd Se
Huntsville, AL 35801
(256) 428-7300
Huntsville, AL 35801
(256) 428-7300
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