For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,244 students in Leeds, AL (there are , serving 15 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Leeds, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Leeds, AL are Leeds Elementary School, Leeds Middle School and Leeds High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Leeds, AL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Leeds have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Leeds, AL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Leeds Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
950 Ashville Road
Leeds, AL 35094
(205) 699-4500
Leeds, AL 35094
(205) 699-4500
Grades: 2-5
| 635 students
Rank: #22.
Leeds Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1771 Whitmire Street
Leeds, AL 35094
(205) 699-4505
Leeds, AL 35094
(205) 699-4505
Grades: 6-8
| 461 students
Rank: #33.
Leeds High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Greenwave Drive
Leeds, AL 35094
(205) 699-4510
Leeds, AL 35094
(205) 699-4510
Grades: 9-12
| 619 students
Rank: n/an/a
991 Park Drive
Leeds, AL 35094
(205) 702-4206
Leeds, AL 35094
(205) 702-4206
Grades: PK-1
| 529 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Leeds, AL?
The top ranked public schools in Leeds, AL include Leeds Elementary School, Leeds Middle School and Leeds High School.
How many public schools are located in Leeds?
4 public schools are located in Leeds.
What percentage of students in Leeds go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Leeds are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Leeds?
Leeds public schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public schools average of 49% (majority Black).
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