For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,530 students in 35405, AL (there are 2 private schools, serving 760 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in 35405, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 35405, AL are Englewood Elementary School, Hillcrest Middle School and Hillcrest High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 35405 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Alabama public school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 35405, AL have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 47% (majority Black).
Best 35405, AL Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Englewood Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10300 Old Greensboro Rd
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
(205) 342-2644
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
(205) 342-2644
Grades: 3-5
| 502 students
Rank: #22.
Hillcrest Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
401 Hillcrest School Rd
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
(205) 342-2820
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
(205) 342-2820
Grades: 6-8
| 584 students
Rank: #33.
Hillcrest High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 Patriot Pkwy
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
(205) 342-2800
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
(205) 342-2800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,314 students
Rank: #44.
Woodland Forrest Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6001 E Hargrove Rd E
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
(205) 759-3675
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
(205) 759-3675
Grades: PK-5
| 489 students
Rank: #55.
Skyland Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
408 Skyland Boulevard East
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
(205) 759-3638
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
(205) 759-3638
Grades: PK-5
| 412 students
Rank: #66.
Southview Elementary School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2601 Southview Drive
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
(205) 345-1325
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
(205) 345-1325
Grades: PK-5
| 651 students
Rank: n/an/a
350 Bobby Miller Pkwy
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
(205) 342-2939
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
(205) 342-2939
Grades: PK-2
| 578 students
Rank: n/an/a
Tuscaloosa County Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
5941 12th Ave East
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
(205) 349-3131
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
(205) 349-3131
Grades: 7-12
| 0 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 35405, AL?
The top ranked public schools in 35405, AL include Englewood Elementary School, Hillcrest Middle School and Hillcrest High School.
How many public schools are located in 35405, AL?
8 public schools are located in 35405, AL.
What percentage of students in 35405, AL go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in 35405, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 35405, AL?
35405, AL public schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public schools average of 47% (majority Black).
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