Best Public Schools in 35210 (Birmingham, AL) (2026)

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Best 35210 Alabama Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,648 students in 35210, AL (there are , serving 332 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in 35210, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).

The top-ranked public schools in 35210, AL are Shades Valley High School, Grantswood Community School and Irondale Community School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public schools in zipcode 35210 have an score of 12% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and score of 32% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 35210, AL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools.

Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).

Best 35210, AL Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Shades Valley High School

(Math: 29% | Reading: 35%)
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6100 Old Leeds Rd
Birmingham, AL 35210
(205) 379-5350

Gr: 9-12 | 1,122 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 79%

Rank: #22.

Grantswood Community School

(Math: 21% | Reading: 43%)
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5110 Grantswood Road
Birmingham, AL 35210
(205) 379-3700

Gr: PK-5 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 82%

Rank: #33.

Irondale Community School

(Math: 10% | Reading: 32%)
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225 16th St S
Birmingham, AL 35210
(205) 379-4200

Gr: PK-5 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 85%

Rank: #44.

Irondale Middle School

(Math: 3% | Reading: 31%)
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6200 Old Leeds Road
Birmingham, AL 35210
(205) 379-3800

Gr: 6-8 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 90%

Rank: #55.

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(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20%)
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1757 Montclair Rd
Birmingham, AL 35210
(205) 231-8680

Gr: 6-8 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 35210 Alabama

35210, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Alabama Clinical Schools (Closed 2023)

Special Education School

1221 Alton Dr
Birmingham, AL 35210
(205) 836-9923

Jefferson County Ibs High School (Closed 2015)

6100 Old Leeds Rd
Birmingham, AL 35210
(205) 379-5357

Gr: 9-12

Shades Valley Technical Academy (Closed 2010)

Vocational School

5191 Pine Whispers Dr
Birmingham, AL 35210
(205) 379-5360

Gr: 9-12 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 57%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 35210, AL?

The top-ranked public schools in 35210, AL include Shades Valley High School, Grantswood Community School and Irondale Community School.

How many public schools are located in 35210?

5 public schools are located in 35210.

What percentage of students in 35210 go to public school?

89% of all K-12 students in 35210 are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).

What is the racial composition of students in 35210?

35210 public schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public schools average of 49% (majority Black).