Best Oakwood Place Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 484 students in the neighborhood of Oakwood Place, Birmingham, AL.
The top-ranked public school in Oakwood Place is West End Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Oakwood Place, 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 12% (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 Oakwood Place, Birmingham, AL (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West End Academy
(Math: 4% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1840 Pearson Avenue Sw
Birmingham, AL 35211
(205) 231-1742
Gr: PK-5 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Oakwood Place, Birmingham, AL?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Oakwood Place, Birmingham, AL include West End Academy.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Oakwood Place, Birmingham?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Oakwood Place, Birmingham.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Oakwood Place, Birmingham?
the neighborhood of Oakwood Place, 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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