For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,885 students in 35016, AL.
The top ranked public schools in 35016, AL are Arab Elementary School, Arab Junior High School and Arab High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 35016 have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 35016, AL have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best 35016, AL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Arab Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
241 8th Ave Ne
Arab, AL 35016
(256) 586-6085
Arab, AL 35016
(256) 586-6085
Grades: 3-5
| 595 students
Rank: #22.
Arab Junior High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
911 Old Cullman Rd
Arab, AL 35016
(256) 586-6074
Arab, AL 35016
(256) 586-6074
Grades: 6-8
| 592 students
Rank: #33.
Arab High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
511 Arabian Dr Ne
Arab, AL 35016
(256) 586-6026
Arab, AL 35016
(256) 586-6026
Grades: 9-12
| 747 students
Rank: #44.
Brindlee Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2233 Shoal Creek Rd
Arab, AL 35016
(256) 753-2246
Arab, AL 35016
(256) 753-2246
Grades: 3-5
| 248 students
Rank: n/an/a
121 Mimosa St Ne
Arab, AL 35016
(256) 586-6005
Arab, AL 35016
(256) 586-6005
Grades: PK-2
| 703 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 35016, AL?
The top ranked public schools in 35016, AL include Arab Elementary School, Arab Junior High School and Arab High School.
How many public schools are located in 35016?
5 public schools are located in 35016.
What is the racial composition of students in 35016?
35016 public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public schools average of 49% (majority Black).
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