For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,812 students in 35206, AL (there are 6 private schools, serving 408 private students). 82% of all K-12 students in 35206, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 35206, AL are Christian School, Robinson Elementary School and Barrett Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 35206 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Alabama public school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 35206, AL have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 47% (majority Black).
Best 35206, AL Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Christian School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
725 Mountain Dr
Birmingham, AL 35206
(205) 231-5249
Birmingham, AL 35206
(205) 231-5249
Grades: PK-8
| 642 students
Rank: #22.
Robinson Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8400 1st Ave S
Birmingham, AL 35206
(205) 231-5555
Birmingham, AL 35206
(205) 231-5555
Grades: PK-5
| 357 students
Rank: #33.
Barrett Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7601 Division Ave
Birmingham, AL 35206
(205) 231-8130
Birmingham, AL 35206
(205) 231-8130
Grades: PK-5
| 400 students
Rank: #44.
Ossie Ware Mitchell Middle School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
501 81st Street South
Birmingham, AL 35206
(205) 231-9400
Birmingham, AL 35206
(205) 231-9400
Grades: 6-8
| 319 students
Rank: n/an/a
I3 Phase 2
Charter School
7901 1st Avenue North
Birmingham, AL 35206
(205) 403-5777
Birmingham, AL 35206
(205) 403-5777
Grades: 4-6
| 94 students
35206, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
721 86th St S
Birmingham, AL 35206
(205) 231-5190
Birmingham, AL 35206
(205) 231-5190
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
7900 8th Ave N
Birmingham, AL 35206
(205) 231-8250
Birmingham, AL 35206
(205) 231-8250
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Mcneel School - Vacca Campus (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
8950 Roebuck Blvd
Birmingham, AL 35206
(205) 838-4981
Birmingham, AL 35206
(205) 838-4981
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 35206, AL?
The top ranked public schools in 35206, AL include Christian School, Robinson Elementary School and Barrett Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 35206, AL?
5 public schools are located in 35206, AL.
What percentage of students in 35206, AL go to public school?
82% of all K-12 students in 35206, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 35206, AL?
35206, AL public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public schools average of 47% (majority Black).
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