For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 770 students in the neighborhood of South Eastlake, Birmingham, AL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in South Eastlake are Robinson Elementary School, I3 Academy Phase 2 and Ossie Ware Mitchell Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of South Eastlake, Birmingham, AL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 3% (versus the Alabama public elementary school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public elementary school average of 50% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of South Eastlake, Birmingham, AL (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Robinson Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8400 1st Ave S
Birmingham, AL 35206
(205) 231-5555
Birmingham, AL 35206
(205) 231-5555
Gr: PK-5 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
Rank: #22.
I3 Academy Phase 2
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7901 1st Avenue North
Birmingham, AL 35206
(205) 403-5777
Birmingham, AL 35206
(205) 403-5777
Gr: 6-9 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Ossie Ware Mitchell Middle School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
501 81st Street South
Birmingham, AL 35206
(205) 231-9400
Birmingham, AL 35206
(205) 231-9400
Gr: 6-8 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of South Eastlake, Birmingham, AL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of South Eastlake, Birmingham, AL include Robinson Elementary School, I3 Academy Phase 2 and Ossie Ware Mitchell Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of South Eastlake, Birmingham?
3 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of South Eastlake, Birmingham.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of South Eastlake, Birmingham?
the neighborhood of South Eastlake, Birmingham public elementary schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Black).
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