For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 2,045 students in Elberta, AL (there are 2 private schools, serving 19 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Elberta, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Elberta, AL are Elberta Elementary School and Elberta Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elberta, AL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Elberta have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 50% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Elberta, AL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elberta Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
25820 Highway 98
Elberta, AL 36530
(251) 986-5888
Elberta, AL 36530
(251) 986-5888
Gr: PK-6 | 1,034 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Elberta Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13355a Main Street
Elberta, AL 36530
(251) 986-8127
Elberta, AL 36530
(251) 986-8127
Gr: 7-8 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Elberta, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
13355main Street
Elberta, AL 36530
(251) 986-8127
Elberta, AL 36530
(251) 986-8127
Gr: 9-12 | 735 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Elberta, AL?
The top-ranked public schools in Elberta, AL include Elberta Elementary School and Elberta Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Elberta?
3 public schools are located in Elberta.
What percentage of students in Elberta go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Elberta are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Elberta?
Elberta public schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public schools average of 50% (majority Black).
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