For the 2024-25 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 7,900 students in 35215, AL (there are 8 private schools, serving 538 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 35215, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 35215, AL are Bryant Park Elementary School, Huffman Academy and Sun Valley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 35215 have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 35215, AL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 48% (majority Black).
Best 35215, AL Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bryant Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2020 Bryant Park Drive
Birmingham, AL 35215
(205) 379-2850
Birmingham, AL 35215
(205) 379-2850
Grades: PK-5
| 708 students
Rank: #22.
Huffman Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1212 Cheyenne Boulevard
Birmingham, AL 35215
(205) 231-5800
Birmingham, AL 35215
(205) 231-5800
Grades: PK-5
| 735 students
Rank: #33.
Sun Valley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1010 18th Ave Nw
Birmingham, AL 35215
(205) 231-5740
Birmingham, AL 35215
(205) 231-5740
Grades: PK-5
| 611 students
Rank: #44.
Martha Gaskins K5
Magnet School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
200 Dalton Drive
Birmingham, AL 35215
(205) 231-9200
Birmingham, AL 35215
(205) 231-9200
Grades: PK-5
| 509 students
Rank: #55.
Chalkville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
940 Chalkville School Rd
Birmingham, AL 35215
(205) 379-2950
Birmingham, AL 35215
(205) 379-2950
Grades: PK-5
| 854 students
Rank: #66.
Erwin Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
532 23rd Ave Nw
Birmingham, AL 35215
(205) 379-3350
Birmingham, AL 35215
(205) 379-3350
Grades: 3-5
| 502 students
Rank: #77.
Huffman Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
517 Huffman Rd
Birmingham, AL 35215
(205) 231-5370
Birmingham, AL 35215
(205) 231-5370
Grades: 6-8
| 399 students
Rank: #88.
Erwin Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
532 23rd Avenue Nw
Birmingham, AL 35215
(205) 379-3430
Birmingham, AL 35215
(205) 379-3430
Grades: 6-8
| 617 students
Rank: #99.
Center Point High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Eagle Drive
Birmingham, AL 35215
(205) 379-3400
Birmingham, AL 35215
(205) 379-3400
Grades: 9-12
| 774 students
Rank: #1010.
Smith Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1124 Five Mile Rd
Birmingham, AL 35215
(205) 231-5675
Birmingham, AL 35215
(205) 231-5675
Grades: 6-8
| 426 students
Rank: #1111.
Huffman High Schoolmagnet
Magnet School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
900 Springville Rd
Birmingham, AL 35215
(205) 231-5000
Birmingham, AL 35215
(205) 231-5000
Grades: 8-12
| 1,147 students
Rank: n/an/a
Center Point Elementary School
Magnet School
4801 Indian Trail
Birmingham, AL 35215
(205) 379-2900
Birmingham, AL 35215
(205) 379-2900
Grades: PK-2
| 618 students
35215, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
300 Red Lane Rd
Birmingham, AL 35215
(205) 231-5500
Birmingham, AL 35215
(205) 231-5500
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
625 14th Ave Nw
Birmingham, AL 35215
(205) 231-5130
Birmingham, AL 35215
(205) 231-5130
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 35215, AL?
The top ranked public schools in 35215, AL include Bryant Park Elementary School, Huffman Academy and Sun Valley Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 35215?
12 public schools are located in 35215.
What percentage of students in 35215 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 35215 are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 35215?
35215 public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public schools average of 48% (majority Black).
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