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Best Florence Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public elementary schools serving 4,685 students in Florence, AL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Florence, AL are Kilby Laboratory School, Forest Hills School and Underwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Florence, AL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Alabama public elementary school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Florence have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Alabama public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% 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 Florence, AL (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kilby Laboratory School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
611 N Pine St
Florence, AL 35632
(256) 765-4303
Gr: PK-6 | 187 students Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Forest Hills School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
101 Stovall Dr
Florence, AL 35633
(256) 768-2500
Gr: K-5 | 906 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #33.
Underwood Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4725 Highway 157
Florence, AL 35633
(256) 764-8939
Gr: PK-6 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Weeden Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
400 Baldwin Street
Florence, AL 35630
(256) 768-2900
Gr: K-5 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #55.
Hibbett Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1601 Appleby Blvd
Florence, AL 35630
(256) 768-2800
Gr: K-6 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #66.
Harlan Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2233 Mcburney Dr
Florence, AL 35630
(256) 768-2700
Gr: K-5 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: n/an/a
Central Elementary School
3000 County Road 200
Florence, AL 35633
(256) 764-2903
Gr: PK-6 | 713 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
Florence Learning Center
Alternative School
610 W College St
Florence, AL 35630
(256) 768-3022
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Rogers Elementary School
300 Rogers Lane
Florence, AL 35630
(256) 757-3106
Gr: PK-6 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
Wilson Elementary School
7601 Highway 17
Florence, AL 35634
(256) 764-8470
Gr: PK-6 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Florence, AL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Florence, AL include Kilby Laboratory School, Forest Hills School and Underwood Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Florence?
10 public elementary schools are located in Florence.
What is the racial composition of students in Florence?
Florence public elementary schools minority enrollment is 33% 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 Florence are often viewed compared to one another?

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