For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,380 students in 35205, AL (there are , serving 358 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in 35205, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 35205, AL are Epic Alternative Elementary School, Ramsay High School and Glen Iris Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 35205 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 35205, AL have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best 35205, AL Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Epic Alternative Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1000 10th Ave S
Birmingham, AL 35205
(205) 231-7370
Birmingham, AL 35205
(205) 231-7370
Gr: PK-5 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Ramsay High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1800 13th Ave S
Birmingham, AL 35205
(205) 231-7000
Birmingham, AL 35205
(205) 231-7000
Gr: 9-12 | 711 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Glen Iris Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1115 11th Street South
Birmingham, AL 35205
(205) 231-7440
Birmingham, AL 35205
(205) 231-7440
Gr: PK-5 | 786 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Washington K8
(Math: 7% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
115 Fourth Avenue South
Birmingham, AL 35205
(205) 231-7740
Birmingham, AL 35205
(205) 231-7740
Gr: PK-8 | 590 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
35205, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1832 Center Way S
Birmingham, AL 35205
(205) 231-7190
Birmingham, AL 35205
(205) 231-7190
Gr: PK-8 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
1832 Center Way South
Birmingham, AL 35205
(205) 231-7190
Birmingham, AL 35205
(205) 231-7190
Gr: 7-9
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 35205, AL?
The top-ranked public schools in 35205, AL include Epic Alternative Elementary School, Ramsay High School and Glen Iris Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 35205?
4 public schools are located in 35205.
What percentage of students in 35205 go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in 35205 are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 35205?
35205 public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public schools average of 49% (majority Black).
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