For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,196 students in Elkmont, AL (there are 1 private school, serving 27 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Elkmont, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Elkmont, AL are Elkmont Elementary School and Elkmont High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elkmont, AL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Elkmont have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 50% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Elkmont, AL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elkmont Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
25630 Evans Street
Elkmont, AL 35620
(256) 732-4291
Elkmont, AL 35620
(256) 732-4291
Gr: PK-5 | 599 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Elkmont High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
25630 Evans Ave
Elkmont, AL 35620
(256) 732-4291
Elkmont, AL 35620
(256) 732-4291
Gr: 6-12 | 597 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Elkmont, AL?
The top-ranked public schools in Elkmont, AL include Elkmont Elementary School and Elkmont High School.
How many public schools are located in Elkmont?
2 public schools are located in Elkmont.
What percentage of students in Elkmont go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Elkmont are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Elkmont?
Elkmont public schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public schools average of 50% (majority Black).
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