For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,864 students in 35749, AL (there are 2 private schools, serving 239 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 35749, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 35749, AL are Creekside Elementary School, Endeavor Elementary School and Harvest School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 35749 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 35749, AL have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 50% (majority Black).
Best 35749, AL Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Creekside Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
15983 Sanderson Rd
Harvest, AL 35749
(256) 233-6452
Harvest, AL 35749
(256) 233-6452
Gr: 3-5 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Endeavor Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1997 Old Railroad Bed Rd
Harvest, AL 35749
(256) 851-4620
Harvest, AL 35749
(256) 851-4620
Gr: PK-5 | 760 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #33.
Harvest School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8845 Wall Triana Highway
Harvest, AL 35749
(256) 851-4590
Harvest, AL 35749
(256) 851-4590
Gr: PK-5 | 663 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #44.
Sparkman High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2616 Jeff Rd
Harvest, AL 35749
(256) 837-0331
Harvest, AL 35749
(256) 837-0331
Gr: 9-12 | 1,770 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: n/an/a
16049 Sanderson Road
Harvest, AL 35749
(256) 714-7971
Harvest, AL 35749
(256) 714-7971
Gr: PK-2 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: n/an/a
2680 Jeff Road
Harvest, AL 35749
(256) 851-4560
Harvest, AL 35749
(256) 851-4560
Gr: 9 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 35749, AL?
The top-ranked public schools in 35749, AL include Creekside Elementary School, Endeavor Elementary School and Harvest School.
How many public schools are located in 35749?
6 public schools are located in 35749.
What percentage of students in 35749 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 35749 are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 35749?
35749 public schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public schools average of 50% (majority Black).
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