For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,217 students in 35953, AL (there are 1 private school, serving 29 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 35953, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 35953, AL are Ashville Elementary School, Ashville Middle School and Ashville High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 35953 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 35953, AL have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best 35953, AL Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ashville Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
33225 Highway 231
Ashville, AL 35953
(205) 594-5242
Ashville, AL 35953
(205) 594-5242
Gr: PK-4 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Ashville Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
33221 Highway 231
Ashville, AL 35953
(205) 594-7044
Ashville, AL 35953
(205) 594-7044
Gr: 5-8 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Ashville High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
33215 Us Highway 231
Ashville, AL 35953
(205) 594-7943
Ashville, AL 35953
(205) 594-7943
Gr: 9-12 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: n/an/a
Eden Area Technical Center
Vocational School
45 County Road 33
Ashville, AL 35953
(205) 594-7055
Ashville, AL 35953
(205) 594-7055
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Ruben Yancy Alternative School
Alternative School
466 10th Street
Ashville, AL 35953
(205) 594-7492
Ashville, AL 35953
(205) 594-7492
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 35953, AL?
The top-ranked public schools in 35953, AL include Ashville Elementary School, Ashville Middle School and Ashville High School.
How many public schools are located in 35953?
5 public schools are located in 35953.
What percentage of students in 35953 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 35953 are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 35953?
35953 public schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public schools average of 49% (majority Black).
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