Belforest Elementary School

Belforest Elementary School serves 1,076 students in grades PK through 6 in Daphne, Alabama. The school earns a composite score of 9.1 out of 10 — rated Exceptional — with standout marks in both academic performance (8.6) and student growth (9.9). A student-teacher ratio of 16.1 to 1 keeps class sizes manageable for a school of its size.

Belforest ranks 38th out of 1,356 public schools statewide, outperforming 97% of Alabama schools — a threshold very few elementary programs reach. Among the 696 elementary schools across Alabama, it sits at 37th. In Daphne, it holds the top spot among seven public schools, making it the clear academic leader in a competitive suburban district.

The 9.9 growth score is the most telling number on the page. Growth measures how much students improve relative to peers starting at the same level — a near-perfect score signals that Belforest consistently accelerates learning regardless of where students begin. That figure pairs with a strong academic score to produce something more valuable than either metric alone: a school where high achievement and high progress run together.

For families weighing elementary options in the area, Belforest sits in genuinely rare company.

Located in a rural area, Belforest Elementary School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.