For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 423 students in 35218, AL.
The top ranked public elementary 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 elementary school in zipcode 35218 have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Alabama public elementary school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 35218, AL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public elementary school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best 35218, AL Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Minor Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2425 Ave Sensley
Birmingham, AL 35218
(205) 231-6555
Birmingham, AL 35218
(205) 231-6555
Grades: PK-5
| 423 students
35218, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3013 Ave F
Birmingham, AL 35218
(205) 231-6130
Birmingham, AL 35218
(205) 231-6130
Grades: PK-5
| 291 students
1400 Ave M Ensley
Birmingham, AL 35218
(205) 231-6190
Birmingham, AL 35218
(205) 231-6190
Grades: PK-6
| n/a 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
1300 Avenue F Ensley
Birmingham, AL 35218
(205) 231-6431
Birmingham, AL 35218
(205) 231-6431
Grades: 8-12
| 758 students
Olin Vocational School (Closed 2015)
Vocational School
1054 Ave F
Birmingham, AL 35218
(205) 783-6126
Birmingham, AL 35218
(205) 783-6126
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
2009 Ave Q
Birmingham, AL 35218
(205) 231-6740
Birmingham, AL 35218
(205) 231-6740
Grades: K-5
| 154 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 35218, AL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 35218, AL include Minor Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 35218?
1 public elementary schools are located in 35218.
What is the racial composition of students in 35218?
35218 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Black).
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