For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,584 students in Calera, AL.
The top ranked public schools in Calera, AL are Calera Intermediate School, Calera Elementary School and Calera High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Calera, AL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Calera have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 48% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Calera, AL (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Calera Intermediate School
Magnet 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
| 766 students
Rank: #22.
Calera Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 752 students
Rank: #33.
Calera High School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 Calera Eagle Drive
Calera, AL 35040
(205) 682-6100
Calera, AL 35040
(205) 682-6100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,066 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Calera, AL?
The top ranked public schools in Calera, AL include Calera Intermediate School, Calera Elementary School and Calera High School.
How many public schools are located in Calera?
3 public schools are located in Calera.
What is the racial composition of students in Calera?
Calera public schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public schools average of 48% (majority Black).
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