Best Echo Highlands Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 623 students in the neighborhood of Echo Highlands, Birmingham, AL.
The top-ranked public school in Echo Highlands is Sun Valley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Echo Highlands, Birmingham, AL public school have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 50% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Echo Highlands, Birmingham, AL (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sun Valley Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1010 18th Ave Nw
Birmingham, AL 35215
(205) 231-5740
Gr: PK-5 | 678 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Echo Highlands, Birmingham, AL?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Echo Highlands, Birmingham, AL include Sun Valley Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Echo Highlands, Birmingham?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Echo Highlands, Birmingham.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Echo Highlands, Birmingham?
the neighborhood of Echo Highlands, Birmingham public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public schools average of 50% (majority Black).

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