For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 720 students in the neighborhood of Wylam, Birmingham, AL.
The top-ranked public school in Wylam is Wylam Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Wylam, Birmingham, AL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Wylam, Birmingham, AL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wylam Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
701 Erie Street
Birmingham, AL 35224
(205) 231-6800
Birmingham, AL 35224
(205) 231-6800
Gr: PK-5 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
1269 Portland St
Birmingham, AL 35217
(205) 841-7541
Birmingham, AL 35217
(205) 841-7541
Gr: PK-2 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Wylam, Birmingham, AL?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Wylam, Birmingham, AL include Wylam Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Wylam, Birmingham?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Wylam, Birmingham.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Wylam, Birmingham?
the neighborhood of Wylam, Birmingham public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public schools average of 49% (majority Black).
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