For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,590 students in 35226, AL (there are 4 private schools, serving 837 private students). 81% of all K-12 students in 35226, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 35226, AL are Deer Valley Elementary School, Bluff Park Elementary School and Shades Mountain Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 35226 have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 35226, AL have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 50% (majority Black).
Best 35226, AL Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Deer Valley Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4990 Ross Bridge Parkway
Birmingham, AL 35226
(205) 439-3300
Birmingham, AL 35226
(205) 439-3300
Gr: PK-5 | 735 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Bluff Park Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
569 Park Avenue
Birmingham, AL 35226
(205) 439-2800
Birmingham, AL 35226
(205) 439-2800
Gr: K-5 | 658 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Shades Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2250 Sumpter St
Birmingham, AL 35226
(205) 439-3100
Birmingham, AL 35226
(205) 439-3100
Gr: K-5 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #44.
Gwin Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1580 Patton Chapel Road
Birmingham, AL 35226
(205) 439-2600
Birmingham, AL 35226
(205) 439-2600
Gr: PK-5 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #55.
Ira F Simmons Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1575 Patton Chapel Road
Birmingham, AL 35226
(205) 439-2100
Birmingham, AL 35226
(205) 439-2100
Gr: 6-8 | 860 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #66.
Green Valley Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3200 Old Columbiana Rd
Birmingham, AL 35226
(205) 439-2500
Birmingham, AL 35226
(205) 439-2500
Gr: PK-5 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 35226, AL?
The top-ranked public schools in 35226, AL include Deer Valley Elementary School, Bluff Park Elementary School and Shades Mountain Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 35226?
6 public schools are located in 35226.
What percentage of students in 35226 go to public school?
81% of all K-12 students in 35226 are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 35226?
35226 public schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public schools average of 50% (majority Black).
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