For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,745 students in 35210, AL (there are 2 private schools, serving 332 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in 35210, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 35210, AL are Shades Valley High School, Grantswood Community School and Irondale Community School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 35210 have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 35210, AL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 48% (majority Black).
Best 35210, AL Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Shades Valley High School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6100 Old Leeds Rd
Birmingham, AL 35210
(205) 379-5350
Birmingham, AL 35210
(205) 379-5350
Grades: 9-12
| 1,200 students
Rank: #22.
Grantswood Community School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5110 Grantswood Road
Birmingham, AL 35210
(205) 379-3700
Birmingham, AL 35210
(205) 379-3700
Grades: PK-5
| 418 students
Rank: #33.
Irondale Community School
Magnet School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
225 16th St S
Birmingham, AL 35210
(205) 379-4200
Birmingham, AL 35210
(205) 379-4200
Grades: PK-5
| 450 students
Rank: #44.
Irondale Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6200 Old Leeds Road
Birmingham, AL 35210
(205) 379-3800
Birmingham, AL 35210
(205) 379-3800
Grades: 6-8
| 467 students
Rank: #55.
We Putnam Middle Schoolmagnet
Magnet School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1757 Montclair Rd
Birmingham, AL 35210
(205) 231-8680
Birmingham, AL 35210
(205) 231-8680
Grades: 6-8
| 210 students
35210, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Alabama Clinical Schools (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1221 Alton Dr
Birmingham, AL 35210
(205) 836-9923
Birmingham, AL 35210
(205) 836-9923
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
6100 Old Leeds Rd
Birmingham, AL 35210
(205) 379-5357
Birmingham, AL 35210
(205) 379-5357
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Shades Valley Technical Academy (Closed 2010)
Vocational School
5191 Pine Whispers Dr
Birmingham, AL 35210
(205) 379-5360
Birmingham, AL 35210
(205) 379-5360
Grades: 9-12
| 28 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 35210, AL?
The top ranked public schools in 35210, AL include Shades Valley High School, Grantswood Community School and Irondale Community School.
How many public schools are located in 35210?
5 public schools are located in 35210.
What percentage of students in 35210 go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in 35210 are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 35210?
35210 public schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public schools average of 48% (majority Black).
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