Cherokee Bend Elementary School

Cherokee Bend Elementary School stands as one of Alabama's premier elementary schools, serving 564 students from pre-kindergarten through sixth grade in Mountain Brook's affluent 35213 community. With an exceptional MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10 and ranking #2 among Alabama's 1,360 elementary schools, Cherokee Bend delivers outstanding academic results that place it in the 100th percentile statewide. The school maintains a favorable student-teacher ratio of 12.5:1 with 45 full-time equivalent teachers, creating an environment where students can receive personalized attention.

Academic achievement is impressive, with 86% of students performing at proficient or above levels in English Language Arts and Reading, while 77% reach proficiency in mathematics. These strong results reflect both excellent instruction and the highly educated community the school serves. Cherokee Bend draws from a neighborhood where 87% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher, with a median household income of $137,879 and median home values of $664,500.

The low poverty rate of just 3.2% contributes to a stable learning environment. Located on Fair Oaks Drive in this large suburban setting, Cherokee Bend Elementary serves as an educational cornerstone in one of Jefferson County's most academically oriented communities.