25 best elementary schools in Alabama

A new list looks at the top elementary schools in Alabama.

Niche reviewed state assessment proficiency and surveys from students and parents, teacher salaries and absenteeism, overall district grades and culture and diversity to determine the best elementary schools in the state. You can see the complete methodology here.

Alabama’s 25 best public middle schools for 2024

Here are Niche’s top 25 public elementary schools in Alabama for 2024:

1. Cary Woods Elementary School (Auburn) – 498 students K-2

2. Dean Road Elementary School (Auburn) – 424 students K-2

3. Brock’s Gap Intermediate School (Hoover) – 491 students 3-5

4. Horizon Elementary School (Madison) – 560 students K-5

5. Richland Elementary School (Auburn) – 572 students K-1

6. Deer Valley Elementary School (Auburn) – 770 students K-5

7. Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge (Vestavia Hills) – 706 students K-5

8. Creekside Elementary School (Auburn) – 541 students 2-3

9. Edgewood Elementary School (Homewood) – 807 students K-5

10. Heritage Elementary School (Madison) – 881 students K-5

11. West Elementary School (Vestavia Hills) – 750 students K-5

12. Hall-Kent Elementary School (Homewood) – 677 students K-5

13. Rocky Ridge Elementary School (Hoover) – 587 students K-5

14. Greystone Elementary School (Hoover) – 446 students K-5

15. Riverchase Elementary School (Hoover) – 658 students K-5

16. Columbia Elementary School (Madison)– 785 students K-5

17. Mill Creek Elementary School (Madison) – 954 students K-5

18. Ogletree School (Auburn) – 487 students 3-5

19. Bluff Park Elementary School (Hoover) – 617 students K-5

20. Meadow View Elementary School (Alabaster)– 933 students K-3

21. Saraland Elementary School (Saraland) – 934 students 2-5

22. Wrights Mill Road Elementary School (Auburn) – 392 students 3-5

23. Madison Elementary School (Madison) – 485 students K-5

24. Liberty Park Elementary School (Vestavia Hills) – 598 students K-5

25. East Elementary School (Vestavia Hills) – 763 students K-5