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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Current student
May 02, 2024
The school is great, not many people, so you build connections with everyone there. Everyone knows and is friendly with each other. The teachers are great and will work with you personally if you are... More
Review for
Life Christian Academy
Parent / Guardian
May 01, 2024
Run far away!!!! Between my kids I’ve had to deal with them for 10 years now!!!!!! The bullying that goes on here not only from the students but also the teachers is unreal!!! And in those 10 years... More
Review for
Harrand Creek Elementary School
Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
April 30, 2024
It's pretty darn diddlin rootin tootin okay
Review for
Hueytown High School