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Best Alabama Blue Ribbon Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 66 blue ribbon public elementary schools serving 33,034 students in Alabama.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top-ranked blue ribbon public elementary schools in Alabama are Crestline Elementary School, Eicholdmertz School Of Math And Science and Forest Avenue Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Alabama blue ribbon public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Alabama public elementary school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public elementary school average of 50% (majority Black).

Best Blue Ribbon Public Elementary Schools in Alabama (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Crestline Elementary School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
3785 Jackson Blvd
Birmingham, AL 35213
(205) 871-8126
Gr: PK-6 | 743 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Eicholdmertz School Of Math And Science
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
2815 Government Street
Mobile, AL 36606
(251) 221-1105
Gr: PK-5 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #33.
Forest Avenue Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1700 W 5th St
Montgomery, AL 36106
(334) 269-3673
Gr: K-5 | 617 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #44.
Vestavia Hills Elementary Liberty Park
(Math: 80% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
17051 Liberty Pkwy
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 402-5400
Gr: PK-5 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Eura Brown Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1231 Alcott Rd
Gadsden, AL 35901
(256) 546-0011
Gr: PK-5 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Mt Laurel Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1 Jefferson Place
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 682-7230
Gr: K-5 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #77.
Cherokee Bend Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
4400 Fair Oaks Dr
Birmingham, AL 35213
(205) 871-3595
Gr: PK-6 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #88.
Brookwood Forest Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
3701 S Brookwood Rd
Birmingham, AL 35223
(205) 414-3700
Gr: PK-6 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Barkley Bridge Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
2333 Barkley Bridge Rd
Hartselle, AL 35640
(256) 773-1931
Gr: K-4 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
315 Mcfarland Blvd E
Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
(205) 759-3655
Gr: 1-5 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1111.
Carver School Of Mathematics Science And Technology
(Math: 75% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
303 Rollins Avenue
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 794-1440
Gr: 3-6 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1212.
Saraland Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
229 Mckeough Ave
Saraland, AL 36571
(251) 679-5739
Gr: 2-5 | 1,034 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1313.
Mountain Brook Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3020 Cambridge Rd
Birmingham, AL 35223
(205) 871-8191
Gr: PK-6 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1414.
W H Council Traditional School
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
751 Wilkinson St
Mobile, AL 36603
(251) 221-1139
Gr: PK-5 | 577 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1515.
Old Shell Road Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3160 Heather St
Mobile, AL 36607
(251) 221-1557
Gr: K-5 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1616.
Vestavia Hills Elementary West
(Math: 71% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1965 Merryvale Rd
Birmingham, AL 35216
(205) 402-5151
Gr: K-5 | 691 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1717.
Wrights Mill Road Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
807 Wrights Mill Rd
Auburn, AL 36830
(334) 887-1990
Gr: 3-5 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1818.
Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 96%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
805 7th Ave
Pleasant Grove, AL 35127
(205) 379-5280
Gr: 6-8 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1919.
Rock Quarry Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2000 Rock Quarry Dr
Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
(205) 759-8347
Gr: PK-5 | 671 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #2020.
Hampton Cove Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
261 Old 431 Hwy
Owens Cross Roads, AL 35763
(256) 428-7180
Gr: PK-5 | 711 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #2121.
Arab Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
241 8th Ave Ne
Arab, AL 35016
(256) 586-6085
Gr: 3-5 | 599 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #2222.
East Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
608 4th Ave Se
Cullman, AL 35055
(256) 734-2232
Gr: 3-6 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #2323.
Shades Cahaba Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3001 Independence Drive
Birmingham, AL 35209
(205) 871-1113
Gr: K-5 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #2424.
Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
801 Wilson St Nw
Decatur, AL 35601
(256) 552-3056
Gr: 3-5 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #2525.
Cleburne County Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
584 Evans Bridge Rd
Heflin, AL 36264
(256) 463-2654
Gr: PK-4 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Bear Exploration Center
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2525 Churchill Dr
Montgomery, AL 36111
(334) 284-8014
Gr: K-5 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Memorial Park Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
800 10th Ave
Jasper, AL 35501
(205) 384-6461
Gr: 2-3 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #2828.
Liberty Park Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
17035 Liberty Pkwy
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 402-5450
Gr: 6-8 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Creek View Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
8568 Highway 17
Alabaster, AL 35114
(205) 685-6100
Gr: PK-3 | 958 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Guin Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7980 U S Highway 43
Guin, AL 35563
(205) 468-3433
Gr: PK-6 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #3131.
Crestline Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
800 Crestline Dr Sw
Hartselle, AL 35640
(256) 773-9967
Gr: PK-4 | 710 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Macmillan International At Mckee
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4015 Mcinnis Road
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 284-7137
Gr: K-5 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Tuscaloosa Magnet School Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
315 Mcfarland Blvd E
Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
(205) 759-3653
Gr: 6-8 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #3434.
Hall Kent Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
213 Hall Ave
Birmingham, AL 35209
(205) 423-2430
Gr: PK-5 | 717 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #3535.
Phillips Preparatory Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3255 Old Shell Rd
Mobile, AL 36607
(251) 221-2286
Gr: 6-8 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked blue ribbon public elementary schools in Alabama?
The top-ranked blue ribbon public elementary schools in Alabama include Crestline Elementary School, Eicholdmertz School Of Math And Science and Forest Avenue Elementary School.
How many blue ribbon public elementary schools are located in Alabama?
66 blue ribbon public elementary schools are located in Alabama.
What is the racial composition of students in Alabama?
Alabama blue ribbon public elementary schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Black).

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