Best Public Elementary Schools in 35401 (Tuscaloosa, AL) (2025-26)

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Best 35401 Alabama Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,216 students in 35401, AL.

The top-ranked public elementary schools in 35401, AL are University Place Elementary School, Martin L King Jr Elementary School and Oakdale Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public elementary schools in zipcode 35401 have an score of 10% (versus the Alabama public elementary school average of 31%), and score of 21% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 35401, AL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public elementary schools.

Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public elementary school average of 49% (majority Black).

Best 35401, AL Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

University Place Elementary School

(Math: 24% | Reading: 33%)
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2000 First Avenue
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
(205) 759-3664

Gr: PK-5 | 612 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%

Rank: #22.

Martin L King Jr Elementary School

(Math: 16% | Reading: 25-29%)
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2430 Martin L King Jr Blvd
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
(205) 759-3619

Gr: PK-5 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1

Rank: #33.

Oakdale Elementary School

(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
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5001 25th Street
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
(205) 759-3626

Gr: PK-5 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1

Rank: #44.

Central Elementary School

(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
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1510 Dinah Washington Ave
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
(205) 759-3570

Gr: PK-5 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1

Rank: #55.

Westlawn Middle School

(Math: 2% | Reading: 18%)
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1715 Martin L King Jr Blvd
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
(205) 759-3673

Gr: 6-8 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Rank: n/an/a

Stars Academy

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3834 21st Street
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
(205) 759-3629

Gr: K-12

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 35401 Alabama

35401, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Capstone (Closed 2023)

820 20th Avenue
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
(205) 342-2846

Night High School (Closed 2015)

Alternative School

1715 Martin Luther King Jr,blv
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
(205) 759-3511

Gr: 9-12

Oak Hill School (Closed 2023)

Special Education School

3834 21st Street
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
(205) 759-3629

Gr: 6-12 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 86%

Stillman Heights Elementary School (Closed 2006)

3834 21st St
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
(205) 759-3646

Gr: 3-5 | 201 students

Tuscaloosa Alternative Learning Center (Closed 2004)

Alternative School

1103 17th St
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
(205) 759-3632

Gr: 6-12 | 70 students Minority enrollment: 97%

University Place Middle School (Closed 2023)

2010 First Ave
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
(205) 759-3631

Gr: 6-8 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 35401, AL?

The top-ranked public elementary schools in 35401, AL include University Place Elementary School, Martin L King Jr Elementary School and Oakdale Elementary School.

How many public elementary schools are located in 35401?

6 public elementary schools are located in 35401.

What is the racial composition of students in 35401?

35401 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Black).