For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,304 students in 35208, AL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 35208, AL are Princeton School, Charles A Brown Elementary School and Central Park Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø elementary schools in zipcode 35208 have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Alabama public elementary school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 35208, AL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public elementary school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best 35208, AL ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Princeton School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1425 2nd Ave W
Birmingham, AL 35208
(205) 231-2500
Birmingham, AL 35208
(205) 231-2500
Gr: PK-5 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #22.
Charles A Brown Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4811 Court J
Birmingham, AL 35208
(205) 231-6860
Birmingham, AL 35208
(205) 231-6860
Gr: PK-5 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #33.
Central Park Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4915 Ave Q
Birmingham, AL 35208
(205) 231-1250
Birmingham, AL 35208
(205) 231-1250
Gr: PK-5 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Bush Hills Steam Academy
(Math: 2% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
900 16th Street West
Birmingham, AL 35208
(205) 231-6370
Birmingham, AL 35208
(205) 231-6370
Gr: 6-8 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
35208, Alabama ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 35208, AL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 35208, AL include Princeton School, Charles A Brown Elementary School and Central Park Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 35208?
4 public elementary schools are located in 35208.
What is the racial composition of students in 35208?
35208 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Black).
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