For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,304 students in 35206, AL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 35206, AL are Christian School, I3 Academy Phase 2 and Ossie Ware Mitchell Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 35206 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Alabama public middle school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 35206, AL have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public middle school average of 46% (majority Black).
Best 35206, AL Public Middle Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Christian School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
725 Mountain Dr
Birmingham, AL 35206
(205) 231-5249
Birmingham, AL 35206
(205) 231-5249
Gr: PK-8 | 574 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
I3 Academy Phase 2
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7901 1st Avenue North
Birmingham, AL 35206
(205) 403-5777
Birmingham, AL 35206
(205) 403-5777
Gr: 6-9 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Ossie Ware Mitchell Middle School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
501 81st Street South
Birmingham, AL 35206
(205) 231-9400
Birmingham, AL 35206
(205) 231-9400
Gr: 6-8 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
35206, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Mcneel School - Vacca Campus (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
8950 Roebuck Blvd
Birmingham, AL 35206
(205) 838-4981
Birmingham, AL 35206
(205) 838-4981
Gr: 7-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 35206, AL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 35206, AL include Christian School, I3 Academy Phase 2 and Ossie Ware Mitchell Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 35206?
3 public middle schools are located in 35206.
What is the racial composition of students in 35206?
35206 public middle schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public middle schools average of 46% (majority Black).
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