For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 3,634 students in 35023, AL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 35023, AL are Oak Grove Elementary School, Concord Elementary School and Hueytown Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 35023 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Alabama public elementary school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 35023, AL have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public elementary school average of 48% (majority Black).
Best 35023, AL Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oak Grove Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9000 Tiger Cub Trail
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205) 379-2450
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205) 379-2450
Grades: PK-5
| 570 students
Rank: #22.
Concord Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1886 Learning Lane
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205) 379-3150
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205) 379-3150
Grades: PK-5
| 397 students
Rank: #33.
Hueytown Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1950 Intermediate School Road
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205) 379-4100
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205) 379-4100
Grades: 3-5
| 481 students
Rank: #44.
Oak Grove High School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9494 Oak Grove Pkwy
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205) 379-5000
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205) 379-5000
Grades: 6-12
| 744 students
Rank: #55.
Hueytown Primary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1921 Primary School Drive
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205) 379-4950
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205) 379-4950
Grades: PK-2
| 653 students
Rank: #66.
Hueytown Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
701 Sunrise Blvd
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205) 379-5150
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205) 379-5150
Grades: 6-8
| 789 students
35023, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Jefferson County Couns And Learning Ctrwest (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
131 Dabbs Avenue
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205) 379-4130
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205) 379-4130
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 35023, AL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 35023, AL include Oak Grove Elementary School, Concord Elementary School and Hueytown Intermediate School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 35023?
6 public elementary schools are located in 35023.
What is the racial composition of students in 35023?
35023 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public elementary schools average of 48% (majority Black).
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