For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 759 students in 36272, AL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 36272, 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.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 36272 have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Alabama public elementary school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 36272, AL have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Alabama public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public elementary school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best 36272, AL Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Piedmont Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
504 Hood St West
Piedmont, AL 36272
(256) 447-7483
Piedmont, AL 36272
(256) 447-7483
Grades: PK-5
| 523 students
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
Grades: 6-8
| 236 students
36272, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Learning Tree Inc Webb (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
6344 Roy Webb Rd
Piedmont, AL 36272
(205) 447-9349
Piedmont, AL 36272
(205) 447-9349
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 36272, AL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 36272, AL include Piedmont Elementary School and Piedmont Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 36272?
2 public elementary schools are located in 36272.
What is the racial composition of students in 36272?
36272 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Black).
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