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
May 19, 2024
I can candidly remember attending the open house for K3 and my heart filled with so much emotion and I knew we had found our set place. We have had an amazing school year with so much love and growth.... More
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Trinity Presbyterian School
Current student
May 17, 2024
never take your kids here trust me
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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