For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 929 students in Pleasant Grove, AL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Pleasant Grove, AL are Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School and Pleasant Grove Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pleasant Grove, AL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Alabama public elementary school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Pleasant Grove have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Alabama public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% 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 Pleasant Grove, AL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 96%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
805 7th Ave
Pleasant Grove, AL 35127
(205) 379-5280
Pleasant Grove, AL 35127
(205) 379-5280
Gr: 6-8 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #22.
Pleasant Grove Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
601 Park Rd
Pleasant Grove, AL 35127
(205) 379-5200
Pleasant Grove, AL 35127
(205) 379-5200
Gr: PK-6 | 595 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Pleasant Grove, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
805 7th Ave
Pleasant Grove, AL 35127
(205) 379-5280
Pleasant Grove, AL 35127
(205) 379-5280
Gr: 6-8 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Pleasant Grove, AL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Pleasant Grove, AL include Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School and Pleasant Grove Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Pleasant Grove?
2 public elementary schools are located in Pleasant Grove.
What is the racial composition of students in Pleasant Grove?
Pleasant Grove public elementary schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Black).
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