For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 831 students in 35953, AL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 35953, AL are Ashville Elementary School and Ashville Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 35953 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Alabama public elementary school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 35953, AL have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Alabama public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public elementary school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best 35953, AL Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ashville Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
33225 Highway 231
Ashville, AL 35953
(205) 594-5242
Ashville, AL 35953
(205) 594-5242
Grades: PK-4
| 474 students
Rank: #22.
Ashville Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
33221 Highway 231
Ashville, AL 35953
(205) 594-7044
Ashville, AL 35953
(205) 594-7044
Grades: 5-8
| 357 students
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
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 35953, AL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 35953, AL include Ashville Elementary School and Ashville Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 35953?
3 public elementary schools are located in 35953.
What is the racial composition of students in 35953?
35953 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Black).
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