For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,885 students in 35016, AL.
The top-ranked public schools in 35016, AL are Arab Elementary School, Arab Junior High School and Arab High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 35016 have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 35016, AL have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best 35016, AL Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Arab Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
241 8th Ave Ne
Arab, AL 35016
(256) 586-6085
Arab, AL 35016
(256) 586-6085
Gr: 3-5 | 595 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Arab Junior High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
911 Old Cullman Rd
Arab, AL 35016
(256) 586-6074
Arab, AL 35016
(256) 586-6074
Gr: 6-8 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Arab High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
511 Arabian Dr Ne
Arab, AL 35016
(256) 586-6026
Arab, AL 35016
(256) 586-6026
Gr: 9-12 | 747 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Brindlee Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2233 Shoal Creek Rd
Arab, AL 35016
(256) 753-2246
Arab, AL 35016
(256) 753-2246
Gr: 3-5 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
121 Mimosa St Ne
Arab, AL 35016
(256) 586-6005
Arab, AL 35016
(256) 586-6005
Gr: PK-2 | 703 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 35016, AL?
The top-ranked public schools in 35016, AL include Arab Elementary School, Arab Junior High School and Arab High School.
How many public schools are located in 35016?
5 public schools are located in 35016.
What is the racial composition of students in 35016?
35016 public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public schools average of 49% (majority Black).
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