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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Parent / Guardian
June 06, 2024
Great school and their IB program is the best in the area
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Hoover High School
Parent / Guardian
June 06, 2024
Challenger received a new principal in 2022, and a Vice Principal in 2023. (?) The change Ms. Joiner and Ms. Warren are making is electric. Leadership is everything. I can tell a difference in the... More
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Challenger Elementary School
Current student
June 05, 2024
I've been a student at NRCA for 6 years now and overall this school has gotten really bad the last three years. Most of the kids that go here have been kicked out of public school and are trouble... More
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North River Christian Academy