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Best Calhoun County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 22 public elementary schools serving 10,590 students in Calhoun County, AL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Calhoun County, AL are Pleasant Valley Elementary School, Piedmont Elementary School and Coldwater Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Calhoun County, AL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Alabama public elementary school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Calhoun County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Alabama public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public elementary school average of 50% (majority Black).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Calhoun County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pleasant Valley Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
265 Mark Green Road
Jacksonville, AL 36265
(256) 741-6600
Gr: PK-6 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Piedmont Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
504 Hood St West
Piedmont, AL 36272
(256) 447-7483
Gr: PK-5 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Coldwater Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
530 Taylors Chapel Road
Anniston, AL 36201
(256) 241-3870
Gr: PK-4 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #44.
Alexandria Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2525 Alexandriawellington Rd
Alexandria, AL 36250
(256) 741-4300
Gr: PK-4 | 712 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #55.
White Plains Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5600 Alabama Hwy 9
Anniston, AL 36207
(256) 741-7700
Gr: PK-4 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #66.
Piedmont Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
401 N Main St
Piedmont, AL 36272
(256) 447-6165
Gr: 6-8 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #77.
Kitty Stone Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1200 James Hopkins Rd Sw
Jacksonville, AL 36265
(256) 782-5191
Gr: PK-6 | 929 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
De Armanville Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
170 School Road
De Armanville, AL 36257
(256) 241-3918
Gr: PK-4 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Oxford Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1401 Caffey Dr
Oxford, AL 36203
(256) 241-3844
Gr: PK-4 | 837 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1010.
Ohatchee Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
365 J Street
Ohatchee, AL 36271
(256) 741-4800
Gr: PK-6 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1111.
Ce Hanna School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1111 Watson Rd
Oxford, AL 36203
(256) 241-3896
Gr: 5-6 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1212.
Weaver Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
444 School Dr
Weaver, AL 36277
(256) 741-7100
Gr: PK-6 | 544 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1313.
White Plains Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5800 Al Highway 9
Anniston, AL 36207
(256) 741-4700
Gr: 5-8 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1414.
Alexandria Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
80 Railroad Dr
Alexandria, AL 36250
(256) 741-4500
Gr: 5-8 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1515.
Wellborn Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
525 Cooper Cir
Anniston, AL 36201
(256) 741-7500
Gr: PK-6 | 598 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1616.
Saks Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
31 Watson
Anniston, AL 36206
(256) 741-6800
Gr: PK-6 | 625 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1717.
Scc Virtual Preparatory Academy
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
410 Roy Drive
Jacksonville, AL 36265
(205) 594-7131
Gr: K-12 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1818.
Golden Springs Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Feary Dr
Anniston, AL 36207
(256) 231-5050
Gr: 1-5 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1919.
Randolph Park Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2200 W 17th St
Anniston, AL 36201
(256) 231-5080
Gr: 1-5 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2020.
Anniston Middle School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4800 Mcclellan Blvd
Anniston, AL 36206
(256) 231-5020
Gr: 6-8 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
Calhoun County Alternative School
Alternative School
32 Watson Street
Anniston, AL 36206
(256) 741-6900
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
Excel Academy
32 Watson Street
Anniston, AL 36206
(256) 741-6900
Gr: 6-12 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 19%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Calhoun County, AL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Calhoun County, AL include Pleasant Valley Elementary School, Piedmont Elementary School and Coldwater Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Calhoun County?
24 public elementary schools are located in Calhoun County.
What is the racial composition of students in Calhoun County?
Calhoun County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Calhoun County are often viewed compared to one another?

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