For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 459 students in the neighborhood of Five Points South, Birmingham, AL.
The top ranked public elementary school in Five Points South is Irondale Community School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Five Points South, Birmingham, AL public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Alabama public elementary school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public elementary school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Five Points South, Birmingham, AL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Irondale Community School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
225 16th St S
Birmingham, AL 35210
(205) 379-4200
Birmingham, AL 35210
(205) 379-4200
Grades: PK-5
| 458 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Five Points South, Birmingham, AL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Five Points South, Birmingham, AL include Irondale Community School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Five Points South, Birmingham?
1 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Five Points South, Birmingham.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Five Points South, Birmingham?
the neighborhood of Five Points South, Birmingham public elementary schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Black).
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