Top 5 Best 35242 Alabama Public Elementary Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 6,126 students in 35242, AL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 35242, AL are Mt Laurel Elementary School, Greystone Elementary School and Liberty Park Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 35242 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Alabama public elementary school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in 35242, AL have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Alabama public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public elementary school average of 47% (majority Black).

Best 35242, AL Public Elementary Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mt Laurel Elementary School
Math: 77% | Reading: 86%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1 Jefferson Place
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 682-7230
Grades: K-5
| 501 students
Rank: #22.
Greystone Elementary School
Math: 68% | Reading: 81%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
300 Village Street
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 439-3200
Grades: PK-5
| 446 students
Rank: #33.
Liberty Park Elementary School
Math: 60% | Reading: 85%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
17051 Liberty Pkwy
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 402-5400
Grades: PK-5
| 598 students
Rank: #44.
Liberty Park Middle School
Math: 58% | Reading: 85%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
17035 Liberty Pkwy
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 402-5450
Grades: 6-8
| 523 students
Rank: #55.
Oak Mountain Intermediate School
Math: 50% | Reading: 76%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5486 Caldwell Mill Rd
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 682-5220
Grades: 4-5
| 636 students
Rank: #66.
Inverness Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5251 Valleydale Rd
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 682-5240
Grades: PK-3
| 579 students
Rank: #77.
Oak Mountain Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5640 Cahaba Valley Rd
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 682-5230
Grades: PK-3
| 705 students
Rank: #88.
Oak Mountain Middle School
Math: 38% | Reading: 72%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5650 Cahaba Valley Rd
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 682-5210
Grades: 6-8
| 1,057 students
Rank: #99.
Berry Middle School
Math: 32% | Reading: 70%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4500 Jaguar Dr
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 439-2000
Grades: 6-8
| 1,081 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 35242 Alabama

35242, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
150 Glenwood Ln
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 969-2880
Grades: 1-12
| n/a students
Allen Cott (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
150 Glenwood Lane
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 969-2880
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Daniel House (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
150 Glenwood Lane
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 969-2880
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Glenwood Inc (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
150 Glenwood Lane
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 969-2880
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Glenwood Wilderness (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
150 Glenwood Lane
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 969-2880
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
150 Glenwood Lane
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 969-2880
Grades: n/a
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 35242, AL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 35242, AL include Mt Laurel Elementary School, Greystone Elementary School and Liberty Park Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 35242, AL?
9 public elementary schools are located in 35242, AL.
What is the racial composition of students in 35242, AL?
35242, AL public elementary schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public elementary schools average of 47% (majority Black).

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