For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 769 students in 35212, AL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 35212, AL are Oliver K5 School and I3 Academy Phase 1. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 35212 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Alabama public elementary school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 35212, AL have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public elementary school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best 35212, AL Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oliver K5 School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6871 6th Court S
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 231-8620
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 231-8620
Grades: PK-5
| 349 students
Rank: #22.
I3 Academy Phase 1
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
230 49th Street North
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 403-5777
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 403-5777
Grades: K-5
| 420 students
35212, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Gateway Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
5201 Airport Hwy
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 510-2714
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 510-2714
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
956 50th St N
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 231-8370
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 231-8370
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Higdon Hill School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
6869 5th Ave S
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 838-4031
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 838-4031
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Higdon Hill School (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
6869 5th Ave S
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 838-4031
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 838-4031
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
801 46th St N
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 231-8500
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 231-8500
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
6871 6th Ct S
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 231-8620
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 231-8620
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
The Rushton Schoolgateway Center (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
5201 Airport Highway
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 510-2700
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 510-2700
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Woodlawn High Alternative Center (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
5620 1st Ave N
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 231-8000
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 231-8000
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Woodlawn Middle Alternative Center (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
5620 1st Ave N
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 599-8700
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 599-8700
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 35212, AL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 35212, AL include Oliver K5 School and I3 Academy Phase 1.
How many public elementary schools are located in 35212?
2 public elementary schools are located in 35212.
What is the racial composition of students in 35212?
35212 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Black).
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