Alabama›Jefferson County›Birmingham
Best Schools in Birmingham, Alabama
Compare 62 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.
62
Total Schools
Public & Charter Schools
31,830
Total Students
Across Birmingham
18.5:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio
District average
62 schools found
Advanced Insights & Statistics
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Academic Proficiency Averages
Math Assessment Score0%
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🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.
Classroom Attention Ratio
Favorable Class Size (<15:1)0 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)17 Schools
Larger Class Size (>20:1)1 Schools
💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.
Filtered Quality Highlights
- ✓0% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
- ✓Largest student enrollment is 1,648 students at Oak Mountain High School.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 15:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
Minor Community School
publicelementaryPK-5
3006 Cora Avenue, Birmingham, AL 35224
0
Rating
Students
384
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Grantswood Community School
publicelementaryPK-5
5110 Grantswood Road, Birmingham, AL 35210
0
Rating
Students
394
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Jefferson County Virtual School
publichighGrade 1-12
2100 18Th Street South, Birmingham, AL 35209
0
Rating
Students
247
Student-Teacher
0:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Bryant Park Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
2020 Bryant Park Drive, Birmingham, AL 35215
0
Rating
Students
707
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Oak Mountain Intermediate School
publicelementaryGrade 4-5
5486 Caldwell Mill Rd, Birmingham, AL 35242
0
Rating
Students
636
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Oak Mountain Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
5650 Cahaba Valley Rd, Birmingham, AL 35242
0
Rating
Students
1,168
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Inverness Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-3
5251 Valleydale Rd, Birmingham, AL 35242
0
Rating
Students
563
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Oak Mountain High School
publichighGrade 9-12
5476 Caldwell Mill Rd, Birmingham, AL 35242
0
Rating
Students
1,648
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Oak Mountain Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-3
5640 Cahaba Valley Rd, Birmingham, AL 35242
0
Rating
Students
675
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Mt Laurel Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
1 Jefferson Place, Birmingham, AL 35242
0
Rating
Students
498
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Freedom Prep Academy
publicelementaryK-1
630 1St Avenue S, Birmingham, AL 35205
0
Rating
Students
41
Student-Teacher
0:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Hudson Keight School
publicmiddlePK-8
3300 F L Shuttlesworth Dr, Birmingham, AL 35207
0
Rating
Students
580
Student-Teacher
19:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Legacy Prep Intermediate
publicmiddleGrade 4-7
2900 S Park Dr Sw, Birmingham, AL 35211
0
Rating
Students
219
Student-Teacher
19:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
I3 Academy Phase 2
charter schoolhighGrade 6-9
7901 1St Avenue North, Birmingham, AL 35206
0
Rating
Students
400
Student-Teacher
23:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
I3 Academy Phase 1
charter schoolelementaryK-5
230 49Th Street North, Birmingham, AL 35212
0
Rating
Students
411
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Magic City Acceptance Academy
charter schoolhighGrade 6-12
75 Bagby Dr, Birmingham, AL 35209
0
Rating
Students
345
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Avondale Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
4000 8Th Ct S, Birmingham, AL 35222
0
Rating
Students
339
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Charles A Brown Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
4811 Court J, Birmingham, AL 35208
0
Rating
Students
296
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Barrett Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
7601 Division Ave, Birmingham, AL 35206
0
Rating
Students
383
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Central Park Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
4915 Ave Q, Birmingham, AL 35208
0
Rating
Students
386
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Detailed Overview of Schools in Birmingham
Birmingham, Alabama is home to 62 schools serving over 31,830 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The district offers a mix of public, charter, and private institutions with strong academic programs and diverse extracurricular activities.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Birmingham, Alabama?
There are 62 schools in Birmingham, serving 31,830 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the best elementary school in Birmingham?
Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in Birmingham include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all elementary schools sorted by rating.
What is the average student-teacher ratio in Birmingham?
The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Birmingham is 18.5:1.