For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 2,558 students in 35020, AL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 35020, AL are Lipscomb Elementary School, Abrams Elementary School and Brighton School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 35020 have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Alabama public elementary school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 35020, AL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public elementary school average of 48% (majority Black).
Best 35020, AL Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lipscomb Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5605 10th St S
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 379-4550
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 379-4550
Grades: K-5
| 259 students
Rank: #22.
Abrams Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1200 23rd Street North
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 432-3100
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 432-3100
Grades: PK-5
| 254 students
Rank: #33.
Brighton School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3400 Brown Cir
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 379-2650
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 379-2650
Grades: PK-8
| 365 students
Rank: #44.
Jonesboro Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
125 Owen Ave
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 432-3400
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 432-3400
Grades: PK-5
| 525 students
Rank: #55.
Bessemer City Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 High School Drive
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 432-3601
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 432-3601
Grades: 6-8
| 674 students
Rank: #66.
Charles F Hard Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2801 Arlington Ave
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 432-3300
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 432-3300
Grades: PK-5
| 342 students
Rank: n/an/a
Empower Community School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
2400 7th Avenue North
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 354-3709
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 354-3709
Grades: K-7
| 139 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 35020, AL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 35020, AL include Lipscomb Elementary School, Abrams Elementary School and Brighton School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 35020?
7 public elementary schools are located in 35020.
What is the racial composition of students in 35020?
35020 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public elementary schools average of 48% (majority Black).
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