For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 732 students in the neighborhood of Glen Iris, Birmingham, AL.
The top-ranked public school in Glen Iris is Glen Iris Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Glen Iris, Birmingham, AL public school have an average math proficiency score of 4% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% 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 Glen Iris, Birmingham, AL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Glen Iris Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1115 11th Street South
Birmingham, AL 35205
(205) 231-7440
Birmingham, AL 35205
(205) 231-7440
Gr: PK-6 | 827 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Glen Iris, Birmingham, AL?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Glen Iris, Birmingham, AL include Glen Iris Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Glen Iris, Birmingham?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Glen Iris, Birmingham.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Glen Iris, Birmingham?
the neighborhood of Glen Iris, Birmingham public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public schools average of 50% (majority Black).
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