For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public school serving 654 students in 35203, AL (there are 1 private school, serving 227 private students). 74% of all K-12 students in 35203, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top ranked public school in 35203, AL is Phillips Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public school in zipcode 35203 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 35203, AL have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 48% (majority Black).
Best 35203, AL Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Phillips Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2316 7th Avenue North
Birmingham, AL 35203
(205) 231-9500
Birmingham, AL 35203
(205) 231-9500
Grades: PK-8
| 654 students
35203, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Alabama School Of Fine Arts (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1800 Rev. Abraham Woods Blvd
Birmingham, AL 35203
(205) 252-9241
Birmingham, AL 35203
(205) 252-9241
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
1800 8th Ave N
Birmingham, AL 35203
(205) 252-9241
Birmingham, AL 35203
(205) 252-9241
Grades: 7-12
| 339 students
2316 7th Avenue,north
Birmingham, AL 35203
(205) 231-2440
Birmingham, AL 35203
(205) 231-2440
Grades: K-5
| 123 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 35203, AL?
The top ranked public schools in 35203, AL include Phillips Academy.
How many public schools are located in 35203?
1 public schools are located in 35203.
What percentage of students in 35203 go to public school?
74% of all K-12 students in 35203 are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 35203?
35203 public schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public schools average of 48% (majority Black).
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