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Best 35218 Alabama Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 423 students in 35218, AL (there are 4 private schools, serving 451 private students). 48% of all K-12 students in 35218, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).

The top-ranked public school in 35218, AL is Minor Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public school in zipcode 35218 have an score of 8% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and score of 24% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 35218, AL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools.

Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).

Best 35218, AL Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Minor Elementary School

(Math: 8% | Reading: 24%)
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Bottom 50%

2425 Ave Sensley
Birmingham, AL 35218
(205) 231-6555

Gr: PK-5 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 35218 Alabama

35218, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Baker Elementary School (Closed 2004)

3013 Ave F
Birmingham, AL 35218
(205) 231-6130

Gr: PK-5 | 291 students Minority enrollment: 99%

Councill Elementary School (Closed 2015)

1400 Ave M Ensley
Birmingham, AL 35218
(205) 231-6190

Gr: PK-6

Ensley High Alternative Center (Closed 2015)

Alternative School

1303 Ave F
Birmingham, AL 35218
(205) 231-6250

Gr: 9-12

Ensley High School-magnet (Closed 2007)

Magnet School

2301 Ave J Ensley
Birmingham, AL 35218
(205) 231-6250

Gr: 9-12 | 855 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1

Ensley Middle Alternative Center (Closed 2015)

Alternative School

1303 Avenue F
Birmingham, AL 35218
(205) 231-6250

Gr: 6-8

Jacksonolin High School (Closed 2024)

1300 Avenue F Ensley
Birmingham, AL 35218
(205) 231-6431

Gr: 8-12 | 758 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1

Olin Vocational School (Closed 2015)

Vocational School

1054 Ave F
Birmingham, AL 35218
(205) 783-6126

Gr: 7-12

Tuxedo Elementary School (Closed 2004)

2009 Ave Q
Birmingham, AL 35218
(205) 231-6740

Gr: K-5 | 154 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 35218, AL?

The top-ranked public schools in 35218, AL include Minor Elementary School.

How many public schools are located in 35218?

1 public schools are located in 35218.

What percentage of students in 35218 go to public school?

48% of all K-12 students in 35218 are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).

What is the racial composition of students in 35218?

35218 public schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public schools average of 49% (majority Black).