For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,670 students in 35212, AL (there are 5 private schools, serving 927 private students). 64% of all K-12 students in 35212, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 35212, AL are Oliver K5 School, I3 Phase 1 and Woodlawn High Schoolmagnet. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 35212 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Alabama public school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 35212, AL have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 47% (majority Black).
Best 35212, AL Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oliver K5 School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6871 6th Court S
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 231-8620
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 231-8620
Grades: PK-5
| 484 students
Rank: #22.
I3 Phase 1
Charter School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
55th Place 1st Avenue South
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 403-5777
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 403-5777
Grades: K-5
| 423 students
Rank: #33.
Woodlawn High Schoolmagnet
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5620 First Ave N
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 231-8000
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 231-8000
Grades: 9-12
| 763 students
Rank: n/an/a
Dupuy Alternative School
Alternative School
4500 14th Ave N
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 231-3250
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 231-3250
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
35212, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Gateway Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
5201 Airport Hwy
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 510-2714
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 510-2714
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
956 50th St N
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 231-8370
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 231-8370
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Higdon Hill School (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
6869 5th Ave S
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 838-4031
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 838-4031
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Higdon Hill School (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
6869 5th Ave S
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 838-4031
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 838-4031
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
801 46th St N
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 231-8500
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 231-8500
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
6871 6th Ct S
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 231-8620
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 231-8620
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
The Rushton Schoolgateway Center (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
5201 Airport Highway
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 510-2700
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 510-2700
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Woodlawn High Alternative Center (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
5620 1st Ave N
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 231-8000
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 231-8000
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Woodlawn Middle Alternative Center (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
5620 1st Ave N
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 599-8700
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 599-8700
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 35212, AL?
The top ranked public schools in 35212, AL include Oliver K5 School, I3 Phase 1 and Woodlawn High Schoolmagnet.
How many public schools are located in 35212, AL?
4 public schools are located in 35212, AL.
What percentage of students in 35212, AL go to public school?
64% of all K-12 students in 35212, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 35212, AL?
35212, AL public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public schools average of 47% (majority Black).
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