2,687
Preschools
1,732
Elementary Schools
996
Middle Schools
883
High Schools
1,527
Public District Schools
2,262
Private Schools
3,792
Total Schools
These are some of the top-rated public schools in Alabama based on a variety of measures, including academic performance and equity. Find out more about GreatSchools ratings.
College Success Award
These are some of the best public high schools in Alabama at preparing students for success in college. The College Success Award recognizes schools that do an exemplary job getting students to enroll in and stick with college, including those that excel at serving students from low-income families.
Academic Summary
Are the schools in Alabama offering opportunity for all students, or are some kids being left behind? Successful states are working to close the achievement gap.
Largest School Districts in Alabama
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Mobile County School District
52,460 students | MOBILE, AL
Grades PK, K-12 | 93 schools -
Jefferson County School District
35,336 students | BIRMINGHAM, AL
Grades PK, K-12 | 57 schools -
Baldwin County School District
30,210 students | BAY MINETTE, AL
Grades PK, K-12 | 46 schools -
Montgomery County School District
27,399 students | MONTGOMERY, AL
Grades PK, K-12 | 54 schools -
Huntsville City School District
23,514 students | HUNTSVILLE, AL
Grades PK, K-12 | 42 schools
Reviews From Schools in Alabama
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May 17, 2024
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Sipsey Valley Middle School
Parent / Guardian
May 17, 2024
We have been searching for a private school for the past 3 years. The 2023-2024 school year was our first at Valley Fellowship and we have been so impressed! We have a 4th and 2nd grader, the... More
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Valley Fellowship Christian Academy
Parent / Guardian
May 17, 2024
This is my second year as a TPS parent, and my kids just completed K3 and Kindergarten. There's just something special about this place. The growth I've seen in each of them in academics, social... More
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Trinity Presbyterian School