For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,290 students in 35022, AL (there are 4 private schools, serving 813 private students). 67% of all K-12 students in 35022, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 35022, AL are Mccalla Elementary School, Westhills Elementary School and Greenwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 35022 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 35022, AL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 50% (majority Black).
Best 35022, AL Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mccalla Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2020 Mccalla School Road
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 379-3750
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 379-3750
Gr: PK-5 | 752 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #22.
Westhills Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
710 Glenn Rd
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 432-3500
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 432-3500
Gr: PK-5 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Greenwood Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5012 Roselyn Road Southeast
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 432-3201
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 432-3201
Gr: PK-5 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
Bessemer City High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4950 Premiere Parkway
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 432-3700
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 432-3700
Gr: 9-12 | 760 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Bessemer Center For Technology
Vocational School
4940 Premiere Parkway
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 432-3805
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 432-3805
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Empower Community School Upper Campus
Charter School
751a Academy Drive
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 413-8600
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 413-8600
Gr: 4-8 | 211 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 35022, AL?
The top-ranked public schools in 35022, AL include Mccalla Elementary School, Westhills Elementary School and Greenwood Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 35022?
6 public schools are located in 35022.
What percentage of students in 35022 go to public school?
67% of all K-12 students in 35022 are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 35022?
35022 public schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public schools average of 50% (majority Black).
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