For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,698 students in 35211, AL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 35211, AL are Oxmoor K5, Hemphill Elementary School and West End Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 35211 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Alabama public elementary school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 35211, AL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public elementary school average of 50% (majority Black).
Best 35211, AL Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oxmoor K5
(Math: 20% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3600 Sydney Drive
Birmingham, AL 35211
(205) 231-1200
Birmingham, AL 35211
(205) 231-1200
Gr: PK-5 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Rank: #22.
Hemphill Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
714 12th Street Sw
Birmingham, AL 35211
(205) 231-7500
Birmingham, AL 35211
(205) 231-7500
Gr: PK-5 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
West End Academy
(Math: 4% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1840 Pearson Avenue Sw
Birmingham, AL 35211
(205) 231-1742
Birmingham, AL 35211
(205) 231-1742
Gr: PK-5 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Richard Arrington Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2101 Jefferson Avenue Sw
Birmingham, AL 35211
(205) 231-1130
Birmingham, AL 35211
(205) 231-1130
Gr: PK-5 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 35211, AL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 35211, AL include Oxmoor K5, Hemphill Elementary School and West End Academy.
How many public elementary schools are located in 35211?
4 public elementary schools are located in 35211.
What is the racial composition of students in 35211?
35211 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Black).
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