For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 3,258 students in 35405, AL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 35405, AL are Englewood Elementary School, Hillcrest Middle School and Woodland Forrest Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 35405 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Alabama public elementary school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 35405, AL have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public elementary school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best 35405, AL Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Englewood Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10300 Old Greensboro Rd
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
(205) 342-2644
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
(205) 342-2644
Gr: 3-5 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #22.
Hillcrest Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
401 Hillcrest School Rd
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
(205) 342-2820
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
(205) 342-2820
Gr: 6-8 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #33.
Woodland Forrest Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6001 E Hargrove Rd E
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
(205) 759-3675
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
(205) 759-3675
Gr: PK-5 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #44.
Skyland Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
408 Skyland Boulevard East
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
(205) 759-3638
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
(205) 759-3638
Gr: PK-5 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Southview Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2601 Southview Drive
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
(205) 345-1325
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
(205) 345-1325
Gr: PK-5 | 645 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
350 Bobby Miller Pkwy
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
(205) 342-2939
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
(205) 342-2939
Gr: PK-2 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 35405, AL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 35405, AL include Englewood Elementary School, Hillcrest Middle School and Woodland Forrest Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 35405?
6 public elementary schools are located in 35405.
What is the racial composition of students in 35405?
35405 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Black).
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