For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 597 students in Sheffield, AL.
The top-ranked public elementary school in Sheffield, AL is L E Willson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sheffield, AL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Alabama public elementary school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Sheffield have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public elementary school average of 50% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Sheffield, AL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
L E Willson Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2200 31st St
Sheffield, AL 35660
(256) 386-5730
Sheffield, AL 35660
(256) 386-5730
Gr: 3-6 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: n/an/a
900 Annapolis Avenue
Sheffield, AL 35660
(256) 386-5720
Sheffield, AL 35660
(256) 386-5720
Gr: PK-2 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Sheffield, AL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Sheffield, AL include L E Willson Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Sheffield?
2 public elementary schools are located in Sheffield.
What is the racial composition of students in Sheffield?
Sheffield public elementary schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Black).
Recent Articles
AI Report Cards: Should Schools Evaluate AI Use?
Explore whether schools should assess student AI use, the benefits, risks, and what responsible AI report cards could look like in 2026.
The Parent’s Guide to School Cell Phone Bans in 2026
Learn how school cell phone bans work in 2026, why districts are adopting them, and what parents should expect.
Parental Involvement in Public Schools: 2026 Update
Explore the latest 2026 trends, research, and strategies shaping parental involvement in public schools and student success.