Best Forest Park Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 441 students in the neighborhood of Forest Park, Birmingham, AL.
The top-ranked public school in Forest Park is Avondale Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Forest Park, 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 93% 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 Forest Park, Birmingham, AL (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Avondale Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4000 8th Ct S
Birmingham, AL 35222
(205) 231-7130
Gr: PK-5 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 78%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Forest Park, Birmingham, AL?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Forest Park, Birmingham, AL include Avondale Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Forest Park, Birmingham?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Forest Park, Birmingham.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Forest Park, Birmingham?
the neighborhood of Forest Park, Birmingham public schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public schools average of 50% (majority Black).

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