Calera: Schools & Education
3 public schools serve Calera. Calera High is the largest at 1,066 students (grades 9-12). Total enrollment: 2,584 students.
- ~5,905 residents per school (vs Alabama ~518).
K-12 Schools
3 K-12 schools serving the area — about 5,905 residents per school. 37.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
| School Districts · Districts | Shelby County |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 3 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 2,584 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 138 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 18.70 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 1,631 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 63.1% |
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
| Nearest College · Name | University of Montevallo |
|---|---|
| Nearest College · City | Montevallo |
| Nearest College · Phone | (205) 665-6155 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 6.3 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
Facilities (5)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Calera Public Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 9700 Highway 25 |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (205) 668-7200 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 35040 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 2808 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (1)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 4 |
|---|---|
| Mentoring Orgs · Total count | 2 |
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 37.1% |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · IRS BMF keyword · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed unknown