For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,526 students in 35210, AL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 35210, AL are Grantswood Community School, Irondale Community School and Irondale Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 35210 have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Alabama public elementary school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 35210, AL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public elementary school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best 35210, AL Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Grantswood Community School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5110 Grantswood Road
Birmingham, AL 35210
(205) 379-3700
Birmingham, AL 35210
(205) 379-3700
Grades: PK-5
| 396 students
Rank: #22.
Irondale Community School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
225 16th St S
Birmingham, AL 35210
(205) 379-4200
Birmingham, AL 35210
(205) 379-4200
Grades: PK-5
| 458 students
Rank: #33.
Irondale Middle School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6200 Old Leeds Road
Birmingham, AL 35210
(205) 379-3800
Birmingham, AL 35210
(205) 379-3800
Grades: 6-8
| 471 students
Rank: #44.
We Putnam Middle Schoolmagnet
Magnet School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1757 Montclair Rd
Birmingham, AL 35210
(205) 231-8680
Birmingham, AL 35210
(205) 231-8680
Grades: 6-8
| 201 students
35210, Alabama 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Alabama Clinical Schools (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1221 Alton Dr
Birmingham, AL 35210
(205) 836-9923
Birmingham, AL 35210
(205) 836-9923
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
6100 Old Leeds Rd
Birmingham, AL 35210
(205) 379-5357
Birmingham, AL 35210
(205) 379-5357
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Shades Valley Technical Academy (Closed 2010)
Vocational School
5191 Pine Whispers Dr
Birmingham, AL 35210
(205) 379-5360
Birmingham, AL 35210
(205) 379-5360
Grades: 9-12
| 28 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 35210, AL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 35210, AL include Grantswood Community School, Irondale Community School and Irondale Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 35210?
4 public elementary schools are located in 35210.
What is the racial composition of students in 35210?
35210 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Black).
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