For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 3,611 students in 35023, AL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 35023, AL are Oak Grove Elementary School, Concord Elementary School and Hueytown Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø elementary schools in zipcode 35023 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Alabama public elementary school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 35023, AL have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public elementary school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best 35023, AL ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oak Grove Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9000 Tiger Cub Trail
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205) 379-2450
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205) 379-2450
Gr: PK-5 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Concord Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1886 Learning Lane
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205) 379-3150
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205) 379-3150
Gr: PK-5 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #33.
Hueytown Intermediate School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1950 Intermediate School Road
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205) 379-4100
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205) 379-4100
Gr: 3-5 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #44.
Oak Grove High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9494 Oak Grove Pkwy
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205) 379-5000
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205) 379-5000
Gr: 6-12 | 732 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #55.
Hueytown Primary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1921 Primary School Drive
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205) 379-4950
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205) 379-4950
Gr: PK-2 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #66.
Hueytown Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
701 Sunrise Blvd
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205) 379-5150
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205) 379-5150
Gr: 6-8 | 792 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
35023, Alabama ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Jefferson County Couns And Learning Ctrwest (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
131 Dabbs Avenue
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205) 379-4130
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205) 379-4130
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 35023, AL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 35023, AL include Oak Grove Elementary School, Concord Elementary School and Hueytown Intermediate School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 35023?
6 public elementary schools are located in 35023.
What is the racial composition of students in 35023?
35023 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Black).
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