For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,533 students in 35212, AL (there are 6 private schools, serving 1,657 private students). 48% of all K-12 students in 35212, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 35212, AL are Oliver K5 School, I3 Academy Phase 1 and Woodlawn High Schoolmagnet. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 35212 have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 35212, AL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best 35212, AL Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oliver K5 School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6871 6th Court S
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 231-8620
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 231-8620
Gr: PK-5 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #22.
I3 Academy Phase 1
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
230 49th Street North
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 403-5777
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 403-5777
Gr: K-5 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #33.
Woodlawn High Schoolmagnet
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5620 First Ave N
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 231-8000
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 231-8000
Gr: 9-12 | 764 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Dupuy Alternative School
Alternative School
4500 14th Ave N
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 231-3250
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 231-3250
Gr: 9-12
35212, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Gateway Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
5201 Airport Hwy
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 510-2714
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 510-2714
Gr: 9-12
Higdon Hill School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
6869 5th Ave S
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 838-4031
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 838-4031
Higdon Hill School (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
6869 5th Ave S
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 838-4031
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 838-4031
801 46th St N
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 231-8500
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 231-8500
Gr: K-8
The Rushton Schoolgateway Center (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
5201 Airport Highway
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 510-2700
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 510-2700
Gr: 6-12
Woodlawn High Alternative Center (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
5620 1st Ave N
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 231-8000
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 231-8000
Gr: 9-12
Woodlawn Middle Alternative Center (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
5620 1st Ave N
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 599-8700
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 599-8700
Gr: 6-8
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 35212, AL?
The top-ranked public schools in 35212, AL include Oliver K5 School, I3 Academy Phase 1 and Woodlawn High Schoolmagnet.
How many public schools are located in 35212?
4 public schools are located in 35212.
What percentage of students in 35212 go to public school?
48% of all K-12 students in 35212 are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 35212?
35212 public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public schools average of 49% (majority Black).
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