For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 765 students in Piedmont, AL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Piedmont, AL are Piedmont Elementary School and Piedmont Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Piedmont, AL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Alabama public elementary school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Piedmont have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Alabama public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% 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 Piedmont, AL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Piedmont Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
504 Hood St West
Piedmont, AL 36272
(256) 447-7483
Piedmont, AL 36272
(256) 447-7483
Gr: PK-5 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Piedmont Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
401 N Main St
Piedmont, AL 36272
(256) 447-6165
Piedmont, AL 36272
(256) 447-6165
Gr: 6-8 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Piedmont, AL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Piedmont, AL include Piedmont Elementary School and Piedmont Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Piedmont?
2 public elementary schools are located in Piedmont.
What is the racial composition of students in Piedmont?
Piedmont public elementary schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Black).
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