For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,589 students in 35205, AL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 35205, AL are Epic Alternative Elementary School, Washington K8 and Glen Iris Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 35205 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Alabama public elementary school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 35205, AL have an average ranking of 2/10, 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 35205, AL Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Epic Alternative Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1000 10th Ave S
Birmingham, AL 35205
(205) 231-7370
Birmingham, AL 35205
(205) 231-7370
Grades: PK-5
| 291 students
Rank: #22.
Washington K8
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
115 Fourth Avenue South
Birmingham, AL 35205
(205) 231-7740
Birmingham, AL 35205
(205) 231-7740
Grades: PK-8
| 567 students
Rank: #33.
Glen Iris Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1115 11th Street South
Birmingham, AL 35205
(205) 231-7440
Birmingham, AL 35205
(205) 231-7440
Grades: PK-5
| 731 students
35205, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1832 Center Way South
Birmingham, AL 35205
(205) 231-7190
Birmingham, AL 35205
(205) 231-7190
Grades: 7-9
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 35205, AL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 35205, AL include Epic Alternative Elementary School, Washington K8 and Glen Iris Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 35205?
3 public elementary schools are located in 35205.
What is the racial composition of students in 35205?
35205 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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