For the 2025 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).
Best 35243, AL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: PK-5
| 639 students
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
Grades: PK-5
| 490 students
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
Grades: PK-5
| 541 students
35243, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2650 Gresham Drive
Birmingham, AL 35243
(205) 379-3830
Birmingham, AL 35243
(205) 379-3830
Grades: PK-5
| 370 students
2650 Gresham Drive
Birmingham, AL 35243
(205) 379-3800
Birmingham, AL 35243
(205) 379-3800
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 35243, AL?
The top ranked public schools in 35243, AL include Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge, Vestavia Hills Elementary Cahaba Heights and Rocky Ridge Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 35243?
3 public schools are located in 35243.
What percentage of students in 35243 go to public school?
44% of all K-12 students in 35243 are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 35243?
35243 public schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public schools average of 49% (majority Black).
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