For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,303 students in Pike County, AL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Pike County, AL are Banks School, Pike County Elementary School and Troy Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pike County, AL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Alabama public elementary school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Pike County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Alabama public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% 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 Pike County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Banks School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9769 N U S Hwy 29
Banks, AL 36005
(334) 243-5514
Banks, AL 36005
(334) 243-5514
Grades: PK-8
| 374 students
Rank: #22.
Pike County Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
186 Hillcrest Court
Brundidge, AL 36010
(334) 735-2683
Brundidge, AL 36010
(334) 735-2683
Grades: PK-6
| 467 students
Rank: #33.
Troy Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
503 Gibbs St
Troy, AL 36081
(334) 566-1444
Troy, AL 36081
(334) 566-1444
Grades: PK-6
| 996 students
Rank: #44.
Goshen Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
23 County Road 2238
Goshen, AL 36035
(334) 566-1851
Goshen, AL 36035
(334) 566-1851
Grades: PK-6
| 466 students
Rank: n/an/a
Alternative Learning Center
Alternative School
211 Lake Ave
Troy, AL 36081
(334) 566-7134
Troy, AL 36081
(334) 566-7134
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Pike County Alternative Learning Center
Alternative School
101 West Love Street
Troy, AL 36081
(334) 566-1850
Troy, AL 36081
(334) 566-1850
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Pike County, AL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Pike County, AL include Banks School, Pike County Elementary School and Troy Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Pike County?
6 public elementary schools are located in Pike County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pike County?
Pike County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Pike County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Pike County include: Pike County Elementary School vs. Goshen Elementary School, Troy Elementary School vs. Goshen Elementary School, Banks School vs. Goshen Elementary School
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