For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 459 students in the neighborhood of Cahaba Heights, Birmingham, AL.
The top-ranked public school in Cahaba Heights is Vestavia Hills Elementary Cahaba Heights. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Cahaba Heights, Birmingham, AL public school have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Cahaba Heights, Birmingham, AL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Cahaba Heights, Birmingham, AL?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Cahaba Heights, Birmingham, AL include Vestavia Hills Elementary Cahaba Heights.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Cahaba Heights, Birmingham?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Cahaba Heights, Birmingham.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Cahaba Heights, Birmingham?
the neighborhood of Cahaba Heights, Birmingham public schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public schools average of 49% (majority Black).
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