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Best Public Schools in Zip Code 35226


At a glance
6
Schools
3,590
Students
4
5-star schools
Top rankedBluff Park Elementary School15th of 680 Alabama elementary schools
Biggest riser
Bluff Park Elementary School up 5 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
Shades Mountain Elementary School 12.1 students per teacher
SchoolDigger ratings
5★
4★
Summary:

The 35226 zip code area of Hoover, Alabama is home to 6 highly-ranked schools, all part of the Hoover City school district. This includes 5 elementary schools and 1 middle school, with no high schools or alternative schools in the data set. Overall, the schools in this area demonstrate strong academic performance, with several standout institutions that consistently rank among the top schools in the state.

Bluff Park Elementary School, Deer Valley Elementary School, and Shades Mountain Elementary School are particularly impressive, ranking in the top 25-50 elementary schools in Alabama. These schools excel in subjects like English/Language Arts, Math, and Science, with proficiency rates often exceeding 80%. In contrast, other schools in the area, such as Gwin Elementary School and Green Valley Elementary School, have lower test scores and performance metrics, potentially due to factors like socioeconomic challenges.

The lone middle school in the area, Ira F Simmons Middle School, is also a high-achieving institution, ranking in the top 30-40 middle schools in Alabama. It stands out for its particularly strong English/Language Arts scores, with over 70% of students proficient or better. Overall, the schools in the 35226 zip code area demonstrate the high-quality education provided by the Hoover City school district, though there is some variation in performance between individual schools.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Alabama State Department of Education.

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