For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,276 students in 36854, AL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 36854, AL are Beulah Elementary School, Fairfax Elementary School and Bob Hardingshawmut Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 36854 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Alabama public elementary school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 36854, AL have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public elementary school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best 36854, AL Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Beulah Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4747 Lee Road 270
Valley, AL 36854
(334) 705-6021
Valley, AL 36854
(334) 705-6021
Grades: PK-6
| 670 students
Rank: #22.
Fairfax Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
502 Blvd
Valley, AL 36854
(334) 756-2966
Valley, AL 36854
(334) 756-2966
Grades: PK-5
| 674 students
Rank: #33.
Bob Hardingshawmut Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3301 23rd Dr
Valley, AL 36854
(334) 710-2803
Valley, AL 36854
(334) 710-2803
Grades: PK-2
| 217 students
Rank: #44.
Lafayette Lanier Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6001 20th Ave
Valley, AL 36854
(334) 756-3623
Valley, AL 36854
(334) 756-3623
Grades: 3-5
| 199 students
Rank: #55.
W F Burns Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
292 Johnson St
Valley, AL 36854
(334) 756-3567
Valley, AL 36854
(334) 756-3567
Grades: 6-8
| 516 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 36854, AL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 36854, AL include Beulah Elementary School, Fairfax Elementary School and Bob Hardingshawmut Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 36854?
5 public elementary schools are located in 36854.
What is the racial composition of students in 36854?
36854 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Black).
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