For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,537 students in 35210, AL (there are 3 private schools, serving 462 private students). 86% 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 average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency 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 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 50% (majority Black).
Best 35210, AL Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Shades Valley High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6100 Old Leeds Rd
Birmingham, AL 35210
(205) 379-5350
Birmingham, AL 35210
(205) 379-5350
Gr: 9-12 | 1,094 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #22.
Grantswood Community School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5110 Grantswood Road
Birmingham, AL 35210
(205) 379-3700
Birmingham, AL 35210
(205) 379-3700
Gr: PK-5 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #33.
Irondale Community School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
225 16th St S
Birmingham, AL 35210
(205) 379-4200
Birmingham, AL 35210
(205) 379-4200
Gr: PK-5 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #44.
Irondale Middle School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6200 Old Leeds Road
Birmingham, AL 35210
(205) 379-3800
Birmingham, AL 35210
(205) 379-3800
Gr: 6-8 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #55.
We Putnam Middle Schoolmagnet
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1757 Montclair Rd
Birmingham, AL 35210
(205) 231-8680
Birmingham, AL 35210
(205) 231-8680
Gr: 6-8 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
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?
86% 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 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public schools average of 50% (majority Black).
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