For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,731 students in 35763, AL (there are , serving 35 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 35763, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 35763, AL are Hampton Cove Elementary School, Goldsmithschiffman Elementary School and Hampton Cove Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 35763 have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 35763, AL have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best 35763, AL Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hampton Cove Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
261 Old 431 Hwy
Owens Cross Roads, AL 35763
(256) 428-7180
Owens Cross Roads, AL 35763
(256) 428-7180
Gr: PK-5 | 699 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Goldsmithschiffman Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1210 Taylor Road
Owens Cross Roads, AL 35763
(256) 428-7150
Owens Cross Roads, AL 35763
(256) 428-7150
Gr: PK-5 | 968 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Hampton Cove Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
261 Old 431 Highway
Owens Cross Roads, AL 35763
(256) 428-8380
Owens Cross Roads, AL 35763
(256) 428-8380
Gr: 6-8 | 732 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #44.
Owens Cross Roads School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
161 Wilson Mann Road
Owens Cross Roads, AL 35763
(256) 851-3240
Owens Cross Roads, AL 35763
(256) 851-3240
Gr: PK-4 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
35763, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Sequel Tsi New Beginnings Llc (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
318 Hamer Rd
Owens Cross Roads, AL 35763
(256) 725-7170
Owens Cross Roads, AL 35763
(256) 725-7170
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 35763, AL?
The top-ranked public schools in 35763, AL include Hampton Cove Elementary School, Goldsmithschiffman Elementary School and Hampton Cove Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 35763?
4 public schools are located in 35763.
What percentage of students in 35763 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 35763 are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 35763?
35763 public schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Alabama public schools average of 49% (majority Black).
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