For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,519 students in Calera, AL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Calera, AL are Calera Intermediate School and Calera Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Calera, AL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Alabama public elementary school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Calera have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Alabama public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public elementary school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Calera, AL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Calera Intermediate School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8454 Highway 31 South
Calera, AL 35040
(205) 682-6500
Calera, AL 35040
(205) 682-6500
Grades: 3-5
| 769 students
Rank: #22.
Calera Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
855 10th St
Calera, AL 35040
(205) 682-6120
Calera, AL 35040
(205) 682-6120
Grades: K-2
| 750 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Calera, AL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Calera, AL include Calera Intermediate School and Calera Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Calera?
2 public elementary schools are located in Calera.
What is the racial composition of students in Calera?
Calera public elementary schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Black).
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