For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 930 students in 35214, AL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 35214, AL are Legacy Prep and South Hampton K8. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 35214 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Alabama public elementary school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 35214, AL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public elementary school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best 35214, AL Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Legacy Prep
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Daniel Payne Drive
Birmingham, AL 35214
(205) 573-0777
Birmingham, AL 35214
(205) 573-0777
Grades: K-6
| 438 students
Rank: #22.
South Hampton K8
(Math: 9% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
565 Sheridan Rd Pratt City
Birmingham, AL 35214
(205) 231-6689
Birmingham, AL 35214
(205) 231-6689
Grades: PK-8
| 492 students
35214, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1500 Daniel Payne Dr
Birmingham, AL 35214
(205) 231-3190
Birmingham, AL 35214
(205) 231-3190
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
1520 Cherry Ave
Birmingham, AL 35214
(205) 379-4050
Birmingham, AL 35214
(205) 379-4050
Grades: K-5
| 210 students
Scott Extended Day Program (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
572 Cherry Ave Hibernian
Birmingham, AL 35214
(205) 783-6185
Birmingham, AL 35214
(205) 783-6185
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 35214, AL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 35214, AL include Legacy Prep and South Hampton K8.
How many public elementary schools are located in 35214?
2 public elementary schools are located in 35214.
What is the racial composition of students in 35214?
35214 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Black).
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