For the 2025-26 school year, there are 11 public elementary schools serving 3,949 students in 35601, AL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 35601, AL are Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School, Eastwood Elementary School and Walter Jackson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø elementary schools in zipcode 35601 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Alabama public elementary school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 35601, AL have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Alabama public elementary school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best 35601, AL ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
801 Wilson St Nw
Decatur, AL 35601
(256) 552-3056
Decatur, AL 35601
(256) 552-3056
Gr: 3-5 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #22.
Eastwood Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1802 26th Ave Se
Decatur, AL 35601
(256) 552-3043
Decatur, AL 35601
(256) 552-3043
Gr: PK-5 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
Walter Jackson Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1950 Park St Se
Decatur, AL 35601
(256) 552-3031
Decatur, AL 35601
(256) 552-3031
Gr: K-5 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #44.
Woodmeade Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1400 19th Ave Sw
Decatur, AL 35601
(256) 552-3023
Decatur, AL 35601
(256) 552-3023
Gr: PK-5 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #55.
Decatur Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1011 Prospect Drive Se
Decatur, AL 35601
(256) 552-3035
Decatur, AL 35601
(256) 552-3035
Gr: 6-8 | 792 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #66.
Bankscaddell Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
211 Gordon Dr Se
Decatur, AL 35601
(256) 552-3040
Decatur, AL 35601
(256) 552-3040
Gr: PK-5 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Austinville Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2320 Clara Ave Sw
Decatur, AL 35601
(256) 552-3050
Decatur, AL 35601
(256) 552-3050
Gr: PK-5 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Oak Park Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1218 16th Ave Se
Decatur, AL 35601
(256) 552-3033
Decatur, AL 35601
(256) 552-3033
Gr: PK-5 | 517 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #99.
West Decatur Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
708 Memorial Dr Sw
Decatur, AL 35601
(256) 552-3027
Decatur, AL 35601
(256) 552-3027
Gr: PK-5 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: n/an/a
Benjamin Davis Elementary School
Magnet School
417 Monroe Dr Nw
Decatur, AL 35601
(256) 552-3025
Decatur, AL 35601
(256) 552-3025
Gr: PK-2 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
35601, Alabama ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1302 5th Ave Sw
Decatur, AL 35601
(256) 552-3045
Decatur, AL 35601
(256) 552-3045
Gr: 6-8 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
East Alabama Medical Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
2000 Pepperell Pkwy
Decatur, AL 35601
(334) 528-1010
Decatur, AL 35601
(334) 528-1010
Horizon High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
809 Church St Ne
Decatur, AL 35601
(256) 552-3054
Decatur, AL 35601
(256) 552-3054
Gr: 8-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 35601, AL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 35601, AL include Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School, Eastwood Elementary School and Walter Jackson Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 35601?
11 public elementary schools are located in 35601.
What is the racial composition of students in 35601?
35601 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Alabama public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Black).
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