For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 4,827 students in 35216, AL (there are , serving 926 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in 35216, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 35216, AL are East Elementary School, Pizitz Middle School and West Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 35216 have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 83% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 48% (majority Black).
Best 35216, AL Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2109 Tyson Dr
Birmingham, AL 35216
(205) 402-5200
Birmingham, AL 35216
(205) 402-5200
Grades: PK-5
| 759 students
Rank: #22.
Pizitz Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2826 Columbiana Road
Birmingham, AL 35216
(205) 402-5350
Birmingham, AL 35216
(205) 402-5350
Grades: 6-8
| 1,158 students
Rank: #33.
West Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1965 Merryvale Rd
Birmingham, AL 35216
(205) 402-5151
Birmingham, AL 35216
(205) 402-5151
Grades: PK-5
| 745 students
Rank: #44.
Vestavia Hills High School
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2235 Lime Rock Rd
Birmingham, AL 35216
(205) 402-5250
Birmingham, AL 35216
(205) 402-5250
Grades: 10-12
| 1,578 students
Rank: n/an/a
Vestavia Hills High School Freshman Campus
Magnet School
2020 Pizitz Drive
Birmingham, AL 35216
(205) 402-5300
Birmingham, AL 35216
(205) 402-5300
Grades: 9
| 587 students
35216, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1289 Montgomery Hwy
Birmingham, AL 35216
(205) 402-5300
Birmingham, AL 35216
(205) 402-5300
Grades: 4-5
| 790 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 35216, AL?
The top ranked public schools in 35216, AL include East Elementary School, Pizitz Middle School and West Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 35216?
5 public schools are located in 35216.
What percentage of students in 35216 go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in 35216 are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 35216?
35216 public schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is less than the Alabama public schools average of 48% (majority Black).
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