For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,217 students in 35953, AL (there are , serving 29 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 35953, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 35953, AL are Ashville Elementary School, Ashville Middle School and Ashville High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 35953 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 35953, AL have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best 35953, AL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ashville Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
33225 Highway 231
Ashville, AL 35953
(205) 594-5242
Ashville, AL 35953
(205) 594-5242
Gr: PK-4 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Ashville Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
33221 Highway 231
Ashville, AL 35953
(205) 594-7044
Ashville, AL 35953
(205) 594-7044
Gr: 5-8 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Ashville High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
33215 Us Highway 231
Ashville, AL 35953
(205) 594-7943
Ashville, AL 35953
(205) 594-7943
Gr: 9-12 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: n/an/a
Eden Area Technical Center
Vocational School
45 County Road 33
Ashville, AL 35953
(205) 594-7055
Ashville, AL 35953
(205) 594-7055
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Ruben Yancy Alternative School
Alternative School
466 10th Street
Ashville, AL 35953
(205) 594-7492
Ashville, AL 35953
(205) 594-7492
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 35953, AL?
The top ranked public schools in 35953, AL include Ashville Elementary School, Ashville Middle School and Ashville High School.
How many public schools are located in 35953?
5 public schools are located in 35953.
What percentage of students in 35953 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 35953 are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 35953?
35953 public schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public schools average of 49% (majority Black).
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