Best 35243 Alabama Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,670 students in 35243, AL (there are 3 private schools, serving 2,111 private students). 44% of all K-12 students in 35243, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).

The top ranked public schools in 35243, AL are Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge, Vestavia Hills Elementary Cahaba Heights and Rocky Ridge Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public schools in zipcode 35243 have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 35243, AL have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Alabama public schools.

Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).