For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,680 students in 35405, AL (there are , serving 836 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in 35405, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 35405, AL are Englewood Elementary School, Hillcrest Middle School and Hillcrest High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 35405 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 35405, AL have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best 35405, AL Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Englewood Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10300 Old Greensboro Rd
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
(205) 342-2644
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
(205) 342-2644
Gr: 3-5 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #22.
Hillcrest Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
401 Hillcrest School Rd
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
(205) 342-2820
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
(205) 342-2820
Gr: 6-8 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #33.
Hillcrest High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 Patriot Pkwy
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
(205) 342-2800
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
(205) 342-2800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,422 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #44.
Woodland Forrest Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6001 E Hargrove Rd E
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
(205) 759-3675
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
(205) 759-3675
Gr: PK-5 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #55.
Skyland Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
408 Skyland Boulevard East
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
(205) 759-3638
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
(205) 759-3638
Gr: PK-5 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
Southview Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2601 Southview Drive
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
(205) 345-1325
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
(205) 345-1325
Gr: PK-5 | 645 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
350 Bobby Miller Pkwy
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
(205) 342-2939
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
(205) 342-2939
Gr: PK-2 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: n/an/a
Tuscaloosa County Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
5941 12th Ave East
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
(205) 349-3131
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
(205) 349-3131
Gr: 7-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 35405, AL?
The top-ranked public schools in 35405, AL include Englewood Elementary School, Hillcrest Middle School and Hillcrest High School.
How many public schools are located in 35405?
8 public schools are located in 35405.
What percentage of students in 35405 go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in 35405 are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 35405?
35405 public schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public schools average of 49% (majority Black).
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