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).
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