For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,296 students in Wilmer, AL.
The top ranked public schools in Wilmer, AL are Tanner Williams Elementary School, J E Turner Elementary School and Wilmer Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wilmer, AL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Wilmer have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Wilmer, AL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tanner Williams Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13700 Tanner Williams Rd
Wilmer, AL 36587
(251) 221-1675
Wilmer, AL 36587
(251) 221-1675
Grades: PK-5
| 334 students
Rank: #22.
J E Turner Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8361 Lott Road
Wilmer, AL 36587
(251) 221-1285
Wilmer, AL 36587
(251) 221-1285
Grades: PK-5
| 519 students
Rank: #33.
Wilmer Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7456 Wilmergeorgetown Rd
Wilmer, AL 36587
(251) 221-1780
Wilmer, AL 36587
(251) 221-1780
Grades: PK-5
| 443 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Wilmer, AL?
The top ranked public schools in Wilmer, AL include Tanner Williams Elementary School, J E Turner Elementary School and Wilmer Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Wilmer?
3 public schools are located in Wilmer.
What is the racial composition of students in Wilmer?
Wilmer public schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public schools average of 49% (majority Black).
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