For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,680 students in 35405, AL (there are , serving 836 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in 35405, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 35405, AL are Englewood Elementary School, Woodland Forrest Elementary School and Hillcrest Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 35405 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 35405, AL have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best 35405, AL 九游体育s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Englewood Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10300 Old Greensboro Rd
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
(205) 342-2644
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
(205) 342-2644
Grades: 3-5
| 527 students
Rank: #22.
Woodland Forrest Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6001 E Hargrove Rd E
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
(205) 759-3675
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
(205) 759-3675
Grades: PK-5
| 506 students
Rank: #33.
Hillcrest Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
401 Hillcrest School Rd
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
(205) 342-2820
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
(205) 342-2820
Grades: 6-8
| 545 students
Rank: #44.
Hillcrest High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 Patriot Pkwy
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
(205) 342-2800
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
(205) 342-2800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,422 students
Rank: #55.
Southview Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2601 Southview Drive
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
(205) 345-1325
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
(205) 345-1325
Grades: PK-5
| 645 students
Rank: #66.
Skyland Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
408 Skyland Boulevard East
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
(205) 759-3638
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
(205) 759-3638
Grades: PK-5
| 456 students
Rank: n/an/a
350 Bobby Miller Pkwy
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
(205) 342-2939
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
(205) 342-2939
Grades: PK-2
| 579 students
Rank: n/an/a
Tuscaloosa County Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
5941 12th Ave East
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
(205) 349-3131
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
(205) 349-3131
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 35405, AL?
The top ranked public schools in 35405, AL include Englewood Elementary School, Woodland Forrest Elementary School and Hillcrest Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 35405?
8 public schools are located in 35405.
What percentage of students in 35405 go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in 35405 are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 35405?
35405 public schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public schools average of 49% (majority Black).
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