For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 7,442 students in 35614, AL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 35614, AL are Piney Chapel Elementary School and Alabama Connections Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 35614 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Alabama public elementary school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 35614, AL have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public elementary school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best 35614, AL Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Piney Chapel Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
20835 Elkton Rd
Athens, AL 35614
(256) 233-6674
Athens, AL 35614
(256) 233-6674
Grades: PK-5
| 197 students
Rank: #22.
Alabama Connections Academy
(Math: 9% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
21465 Al Hwy 99
Athens, AL 35614
(256) 233-6463
Athens, AL 35614
(256) 233-6463
Grades: K-12
| 7,245 students
35614, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
21465 Alabama Highway 99
Athens, AL 35614
(256) 290-4605
Athens, AL 35614
(256) 290-4605
Grades: PK-K
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 35614, AL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 35614, AL include Piney Chapel Elementary School and Alabama Connections Academy.
How many public elementary schools are located in 35614?
2 public elementary schools are located in 35614.
What is the racial composition of students in 35614?
35614 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Black).
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