For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,731 students in 35763, AL (there are , serving 35 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 35763, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 35763, AL are Goldsmithschiffman Elementary School, Hampton Cove Elementary School and Hampton Cove Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 35763 have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 35763, AL have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best 35763, AL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Goldsmithschiffman Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1210 Taylor Road
Owens Cross Roads, AL 35763
(256) 428-7150
Owens Cross Roads, AL 35763
(256) 428-7150
Grades: PK-5
| 968 students
Rank: #22.
Hampton Cove Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
261 Old 431 Hwy
Owens Cross Roads, AL 35763
(256) 428-7180
Owens Cross Roads, AL 35763
(256) 428-7180
Grades: PK-5
| 699 students
Rank: #33.
Hampton Cove Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
261 Old 431 Highway
Owens Cross Roads, AL 35763
(256) 428-8380
Owens Cross Roads, AL 35763
(256) 428-8380
Grades: 6-8
| 732 students
Rank: #44.
Owens Cross Roads School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
161 Wilson Mann Road
Owens Cross Roads, AL 35763
(256) 851-3240
Owens Cross Roads, AL 35763
(256) 851-3240
Grades: PK-4
| 332 students
35763, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Sequel Tsi New Beginnings Llc (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
318 Hamer Rd
Owens Cross Roads, AL 35763
(256) 725-7170
Owens Cross Roads, AL 35763
(256) 725-7170
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 35763, AL?
The top ranked public schools in 35763, AL include Goldsmithschiffman Elementary School, Hampton Cove Elementary School and Hampton Cove Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 35763?
4 public schools are located in 35763.
What percentage of students in 35763 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 35763 are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 35763?
35763 public schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Alabama public schools average of 49% (majority Black).
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