For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,685 students in 35243, AL.
The top-ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools in zipcode 35243 have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Alabama public elementary school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 35243, AL have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Alabama public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public elementary school average of 50% (majority Black).
Best 35243, AL Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge
(Math: 73% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2680 Gresham Drive
Birmingham, AL 35243
(205) 402-5325
Birmingham, AL 35243
(205) 402-5325
Gr: K-5 | 657 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Vestavia Hills Elementary Cahaba Heights
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4401 Dolly Ridge Road
Birmingham, AL 35243
(205) 402-5480
Birmingham, AL 35243
(205) 402-5480
Gr: PK-5 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Rocky Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2876 Old Rocky Ridge Rd
Birmingham, AL 35243
(205) 439-2900
Birmingham, AL 35243
(205) 439-2900
Gr: PK-5 | 577 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 35243, AL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 35243, AL include Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge, Vestavia Hills Elementary Cahaba Heights and Rocky Ridge Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 35243?
3 public elementary schools are located in 35243.
What is the racial composition of students in 35243?
35243 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Black).
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