For the 2023 school year, there are 129 public schools serving 67,359 students in Birmingham, AL (there are 81 private schools, serving 14,139 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in Birmingham, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%). Birmingham has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Alabama.
The top ranked public schools in Birmingham, AL are Crestline Elementary School, Cherokee Bend Elementary School and Mountain Brook Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Birmingham, AL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Alabama public school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Birmingham have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 47% (majority Black).
Best Birmingham, AL Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Crestline Elementary School
Math: 88% | Reading: 93%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3785 Jackson Blvd
Birmingham, AL 35213
(205) 871-8126
Birmingham, AL 35213
(205) 871-8126
Grades: PK-6
| 792 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Cherokee Bend Elementary School
Math: 77% | Reading: 88%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4400 Fair Oaks Dr
Birmingham, AL 35213
(205) 871-3595
Birmingham, AL 35213
(205) 871-3595
Grades: PK-6
| 545 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Mountain Brook Elementary School
Math: 73% | Reading: 90%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3020 Cambridge Rd
Birmingham, AL 35223
(205) 871-8191
Birmingham, AL 35223
(205) 871-8191
Grades: PK-6
| 549 students
Rank: #44.
East Elementary School
Math: 72% | Reading: 89%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2109 Tyson Dr
Birmingham, AL 35216
(205) 402-5200
Birmingham, AL 35216
(205) 402-5200
Grades: PK-5
| 771 students
Rank: #55.
Mt Laurel Elementary School
Math: 77% | Reading: 86%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1 Jefferson Place
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 682-7230
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 682-7230
Grades: K-5
| 498 students
Rank: #66.
Brookwood Forest Elementary School
Math: 76% | Reading: 86%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3701 S Brookwood Rd
Birmingham, AL 35223
(205) 414-3700
Birmingham, AL 35223
(205) 414-3700
Grades: PK-6
| 553 students
Rank: #77.
Pizitz Middle School
Math: 63% | Reading: 87%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2826 Columbiana Road
Birmingham, AL 35216
(205) 402-5350
Birmingham, AL 35216
(205) 402-5350
Grades: 6-8
| 1,201 students
Rank: #88.
West Elementary School
Math: 64% | Reading: 86%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1965 Merryvale Rd
Birmingham, AL 35216
(205) 402-5151
Birmingham, AL 35216
(205) 402-5151
Grades: PK-5
| 771 students
Rank: #99.
Edgewood Elementary School
Math: 67% | Reading: 83%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
901 College Ave
Birmingham, AL 35209
(205) 423-2400
Birmingham, AL 35209
(205) 423-2400
Grades: K-5
| 785 students
Rank: #1010.
Greystone Elementary School
Math: 68% | Reading: 81%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
300 Village Street
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 439-3200
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 439-3200
Grades: PK-5
| 463 students
Rank: #1111.
Liberty Park Elementary School
Math: 60% | Reading: 85%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
17051 Liberty Pkwy
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 402-5400
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 402-5400
Grades: PK-5
| 635 students
Rank: #1212.
Liberty Park Middle School
Math: 58% | Reading: 85%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
17035 Liberty Pkwy
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 402-5450
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 402-5450
Grades: 6-8
| 499 students
Rank: #1313.
Bluff Park Elementary School
Math: 63% | Reading: 78%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
569 Park Avenue
Birmingham, AL 35226
(205) 439-2800
Birmingham, AL 35226
(205) 439-2800
Grades: PK-5
| 597 students
Rank: #1414.
Vestavia Hills Elementary Cahaba Heights
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 80-84%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4401 Dolly Ridge Road
Birmingham, AL 35243
(205) 402-5480
Birmingham, AL 35243
(205) 402-5480
Grades: PK-5
| 449 students
Rank: #1515.
Mountain Brook High School
Math: 79% | Reading: 73%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3650 Bethune Dr
Birmingham, AL 35223
(205) 414-3800
Birmingham, AL 35223
(205) 414-3800
Grades: 10-12
| 1,043 students
Rank: #1616.
Deer Valley Elementary School
Math: 62% | Reading: 76%
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
| 766 students
Rank: #1717.
Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge
Math: 55% | Reading: 80%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2680 Gresham Drive
Birmingham, AL 35243
(205) 402-5325
Birmingham, AL 35243
(205) 402-5325
Grades: PK-5
| 690 students
Rank: #1818.
Brocks Gap Intermediate School
Math: 57% | Reading: 74%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1730 Lake Cyrus Club Drive
Birmingham, AL 35244
(205) 439-1600
Birmingham, AL 35244
(205) 439-1600
Grades: 3-5
| 438 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Mountain Brook Junior High School
Math: 50% | Reading: 79%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
205 Overbrook Dr
Birmingham, AL 35213
(205) 871-3516
Birmingham, AL 35213
(205) 871-3516
Grades: 7-9
| 959 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Vestavia Hills High School
Math: 71% | Reading: 69%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2235 Lime Rock Rd
Birmingham, AL 35216
(205) 402-5250
Birmingham, AL 35216
(205) 402-5250
Grades: 10-12
| 1,514 students
Rank: #2121.
Homewood Middle School
Math: 52% | Reading: 76%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
395 Mecca Avenue
Birmingham, AL 35209
(205) 870-0878
Birmingham, AL 35209
(205) 870-0878
Grades: 6-8
| 1,049 students
Rank: #2222.
Oak Mountain Intermediate School
Math: 50% | Reading: 76%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5486 Caldwell Mill Rd
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 682-5220
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 682-5220
Grades: 4-5
| 657 students
Rank: #2323.
Riverchase Elementary School
Math: 57% | Reading: 71%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1950 Old Montgomery Highway
Birmingham, AL 35244
(205) 439-3400
Birmingham, AL 35244
(205) 439-3400
Grades: PK-5
| 667 students
Rank: #2424.
Inverness Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5251 Valleydale Rd
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 682-5240
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 682-5240
Grades: PK-3
| 548 students
Rank: #2525.
Robert F Bumpus Middle School
Math: 44% | Reading: 75%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6055 Flemming Parkway
Birmingham, AL 35244
(205) 439-2200
Birmingham, AL 35244
(205) 439-2200
Grades: 6-8
| 1,122 students
Rank: #2626.
Oak Mountain Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5640 Cahaba Valley Rd
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 682-5230
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 682-5230
Grades: PK-3
| 657 students
Rank: #2727.
Homewood High School
Math: 62% | Reading: 63%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1901 S Lakeshore Dr
Birmingham, AL 35209
(205) 871-9663
Birmingham, AL 35209
(205) 871-9663
Grades: 9-12
| 1,223 students
Rank: #2828.
Shades Cahaba Elementary School
Math: 48% | Reading: 70%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3001 Independence Drive
Birmingham, AL 35209
(205) 871-1113
Birmingham, AL 35209
(205) 871-1113
Grades: K-5
| 479 students
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Hall Kent Elementary School
Math: 48% | Reading: 69%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
213 Hall Ave
Birmingham, AL 35209
(205) 423-2430
Birmingham, AL 35209
(205) 423-2430
Grades: PK-5
| 664 students
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Rocky Ridge Elementary School
Math: 48% | Reading: 69%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2876 Old Rocky Ridge Rd
Birmingham, AL 35243
(205) 439-2900
Birmingham, AL 35243
(205) 439-2900
Grades: PK-5
| 593 students
Rank: #3131.
Oak Mountain Middle School
Math: 38% | Reading: 72%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5650 Cahaba Valley Rd
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 682-5210
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 682-5210
Grades: 6-8
| 1,078 students
Rank: #3232.
Gwin Elementary School
Math: 45% | Reading: 63%
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
| 559 students
Rank: #3333.
Shades Mountain Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2250 Sumpter St
Birmingham, AL 35226
(205) 439-3100
Birmingham, AL 35226
(205) 439-3100
Grades: PK-5
| 303 students
Rank: #3434.
Berry Middle School
Math: 32% | Reading: 70%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4500 Jaguar Dr
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 439-2000
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 439-2000
Grades: 6-8
| 1,142 students
Rank: #3535.
Spain Park High School
Math: 51% | Reading: 54%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4700 Jaguar Drive
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 439-1400
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 439-1400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,634 students
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Birmingham, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Alabama School Of Fine Arts (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
1800 Rev. Abraham Woods Blvd
Birmingham, AL 35203
(205) 252-9241
Birmingham, AL 35203
(205) 252-9241
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
1800 8th Ave N
Birmingham, AL 35203
(205) 252-9241
Birmingham, AL 35203
(205) 252-9241
Grades: 7-12
| 339 students
Allan Cott School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
150 Glenwood Ln
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 969-2880
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 969-2880
Grades: 1-12
| n/a students
Allen Cott (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
150 Glenwood Lane
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 969-2880
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 969-2880
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2101 Jefferson Ave Sw
Birmingham, AL 35211
(205) 231-1130
Birmingham, AL 35211
(205) 231-1130
Grades: 6-8
| 330 students
3013 Ave F
Birmingham, AL 35218
(205) 231-6130
Birmingham, AL 35218
(205) 231-6130
Grades: PK-5
| 291 students
721 86th St S
Birmingham, AL 35206
(205) 231-5190
Birmingham, AL 35206
(205) 231-5190
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
1832 Center Way South
Birmingham, AL 35205
(205) 231-7190
Birmingham, AL 35205
(205) 231-7190
Grades: 7-9
| n/a students
City High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
417 29th Street South
Birmingham, AL 35233
(205) 808-0001
Birmingham, AL 35233
(205) 808-0001
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
1400 Ave M Ensley
Birmingham, AL 35218
(205) 231-6190
Birmingham, AL 35218
(205) 231-6190
Grades: PK-6
| n/a students
7900 8th Ave N
Birmingham, AL 35206
(205) 231-8250
Birmingham, AL 35206
(205) 231-8250
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
1500 Daniel Payne Dr
Birmingham, AL 35214
(205) 231-3190
Birmingham, AL 35214
(205) 231-3190
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
6 Tuscaloosa Ave
Birmingham, AL 35211
(205) 231-7310
Birmingham, AL 35211
(205) 231-7310
Grades: K-5
| 196 students
Ensley High Alternative Center (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
1303 Ave F
Birmingham, AL 35218
(205) 231-6250
Birmingham, AL 35218
(205) 231-6250
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Ensley High School-magnet (Closed 2007)
Magnet School
2301 Ave J Ensley
Birmingham, AL 35218
(205) 231-6250
Birmingham, AL 35218
(205) 231-6250
Grades: 9-12
| 855 students
Ensley Middle Alternative Center (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
1303 Avenue F
Birmingham, AL 35218
(205) 231-6250
Birmingham, AL 35218
(205) 231-6250
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
5400 Oakwood St
Birmingham, AL 35228
(205) 231-1310
Birmingham, AL 35228
(205) 231-1310
Grades: K-8
| 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
901 16th St W
Birmingham, AL 35208
(205) 231-6370
Birmingham, AL 35208
(205) 231-6370
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Going Elementary Sch-magnet (Closed 2015)
Magnet School
1015 N Martinwood Dr
Birmingham, AL 35235
(205) 231-5310
Birmingham, AL 35235
(205) 231-5310
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
2650 Gresham Drive
Birmingham, AL 35243
(205) 379-3830
Birmingham, AL 35243
(205) 379-3830
Grades: PK-5
| 370 students
2650 Gresham Drive
Birmingham, AL 35243
(205) 379-3800
Birmingham, AL 35243
(205) 379-3800
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
505 43rd St N
Birmingham, AL 35222
(205) 231-8440
Birmingham, AL 35222
(205) 231-8440
Grades: 9-11
| n/a students
507 3rd St N
Birmingham, AL 35204
(205) 231-2190
Birmingham, AL 35204
(205) 231-2190
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Hoover High Freshman Center (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
6055 Flemming Parkway
Birmingham, AL 35244
(205) 439-1610
Birmingham, AL 35244
(205) 439-1610
Grades: 9
| n/a students
1401 16th Way Sw
Birmingham, AL 35211
(205) 231-7555
Birmingham, AL 35211
(205) 231-7555
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Jefferson County Counseling Learning Center-w (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
5201 Sugar Ray Dr
Birmingham, AL 35228
(205) 379-4300
Birmingham, AL 35228
(205) 379-4300
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
6100 Old Leeds Rd
Birmingham, AL 35210
(205) 379-5357
Birmingham, AL 35210
(205) 379-5357
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
2000 31st St Sw
Birmingham, AL 35221
(205) 231-1062
Birmingham, AL 35221
(205) 231-1062
Grades: K-8
| 505 students
801 46th St N
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 231-8500
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 231-8500
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
1328 28th St N
Birmingham, AL 35234
(205) 231-3370
Birmingham, AL 35234
(205) 231-3370
Grades: 6-8
| 277 students
Lakeview Day School Prog (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
150 Glenwood Lane
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 969-2880
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 969-2880
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Lewis Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Charter School
2015 26th Ave N
Birmingham, AL 35234
(205) 231-3440
Birmingham, AL 35234
(205) 231-3440
Grades: PK-5
| 305 students
901 9th Ave N
Birmingham, AL 35204
(205) 231-2250
Birmingham, AL 35204
(205) 231-2250
Grades: 6-8
| 270 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Birmingham, AL?
The top ranked public schools in Birmingham, AL include Crestline Elementary School, Cherokee Bend Elementary School and Mountain Brook Elementary School. Birmingham has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Alabama.
How many public schools are located in Birmingham, AL?
129 public schools are located in Birmingham, AL.
What percentage of students in Birmingham, AL go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in Birmingham, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Birmingham, AL?
Birmingham, AL public schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public schools average of 47% (majority Black).
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