For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 3,540 students in 35226, AL.
The top ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools in zipcode 35226 have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Alabama public elementary school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 35226, AL have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Alabama public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public elementary school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best 35226, AL Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Deer Valley Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4990 Ross Bridge Parkway
Birmingham, AL 35226
(205) 439-3300
Birmingham, AL 35226
(205) 439-3300
Grades: PK-5
| 749 students
Rank: #22.
Bluff Park Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
569 Park Avenue
Birmingham, AL 35226
(205) 439-2800
Birmingham, AL 35226
(205) 439-2800
Grades: PK-5
| 618 students
Rank: #33.
Shades Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2250 Sumpter St
Birmingham, AL 35226
(205) 439-3100
Birmingham, AL 35226
(205) 439-3100
Grades: PK-5
| 313 students
Rank: #44.
Gwin Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1580 Patton Chapel Road
Birmingham, AL 35226
(205) 439-2600
Birmingham, AL 35226
(205) 439-2600
Grades: PK-5
| 516 students
Rank: #55.
Green Valley Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3200 Old Columbiana Rd
Birmingham, AL 35226
(205) 439-2500
Birmingham, AL 35226
(205) 439-2500
Grades: PK-5
| 479 students
Rank: #66.
Ira F Simmons Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1575 Patton Chapel Road
Birmingham, AL 35226
(205) 439-2100
Birmingham, AL 35226
(205) 439-2100
Grades: 6-8
| 865 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 35226, AL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 35226, AL include Deer Valley Elementary School, Bluff Park Elementary School and Shades Mountain Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 35226?
6 public elementary schools are located in 35226.
What is the racial composition of students in 35226?
35226 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Black).
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