For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 840 students in 35044, AL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 35044, AL are Ah Watwood Elementary School, Childersburg Elementary School and Childersburg Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 35044 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Alabama public elementary school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 35044, AL have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Alabama public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public elementary school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best 35044, AL Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ah Watwood Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3002 Limbaugh Blvd
Childersburg, AL 35044
(256) 315-5460
Childersburg, AL 35044
(256) 315-5460
Gr: PK-5 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #22.
Childersburg Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
235 Pinecrest Drive
Childersburg, AL 35044
(256) 315-5525
Childersburg, AL 35044
(256) 315-5525
Gr: PK-5 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #33.
Childersburg Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
800 4th St Se
Childersburg, AL 35044
(256) 315-5505
Childersburg, AL 35044
(256) 315-5505
Gr: 6-8 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 35044, AL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 35044, AL include Ah Watwood Elementary School, Childersburg Elementary School and Childersburg Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 35044?
3 public elementary schools are located in 35044.
What is the racial composition of students in 35044?
35044 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Black).
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