For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,684 students in 35226, AL (there are 4 private schools, serving 815 private students). 82% of all K-12 students in 35226, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 35226, AL are Deer Valley Elementary School, Bluff Park Elementary School and Shades Mountain Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 35226 have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 35226, AL have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 47% (majority Black).
Best 35226, AL Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Deer Valley Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4990 Ross Bridge Parkway
Birmingham, AL 35226
(205) 439-3300
Birmingham, AL 35226
(205) 439-3300
Grades: PK-5
| 770 students
Rank: #22.
Bluff Park Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
569 Park Avenue
Birmingham, AL 35226
(205) 439-2800
Birmingham, AL 35226
(205) 439-2800
Grades: PK-5
| 617 students
Rank: #33.
Shades Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2250 Sumpter St
Birmingham, AL 35226
(205) 439-3100
Birmingham, AL 35226
(205) 439-3100
Grades: PK-5
| 295 students
Rank: #44.
Gwin Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1580 Patton Chapel Road
Birmingham, AL 35226
(205) 439-2600
Birmingham, AL 35226
(205) 439-2600
Grades: PK-5
| 547 students
Rank: #55.
Green Valley Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3200 Old Columbiana Rd
Birmingham, AL 35226
(205) 439-2500
Birmingham, AL 35226
(205) 439-2500
Grades: PK-5
| 463 students
Rank: #66.
Ira F Simmons Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1575 Patton Chapel Road
Birmingham, AL 35226
(205) 439-2100
Birmingham, AL 35226
(205) 439-2100
Grades: 6-8
| 992 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 35226, AL?
The top ranked public schools in 35226, AL include Deer Valley Elementary School, Bluff Park Elementary School and Shades Mountain Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 35226, AL?
6 public schools are located in 35226, AL.
What percentage of students in 35226, AL go to public school?
82% of all K-12 students in 35226, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 35226, AL?
35226, AL public schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public schools average of 47% (majority Black).
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