For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,930 students in 35476, AL.
The top-ranked public schools in 35476, AL are Lloyd Wood Education Center, Crestmont Elementary School and Echols Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 35476 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 35476, AL have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 50% (majority Black).
Best 35476, AL Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lloyd Wood Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2300 26th Avenue
Northport, AL 35476
(205) 342-2660
Northport, AL 35476
(205) 342-2660
Gr: PK-12 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
Crestmont Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2400 34th Ave
Northport, AL 35476
(205) 342-2695
Northport, AL 35476
(205) 342-2695
Gr: PK-4 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #33.
Echols Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2701 Echols Ave
Northport, AL 35476
(205) 342-2884
Northport, AL 35476
(205) 342-2884
Gr: 7-8 | 738 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #44.
Collinsriverside Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1400 3rd St
Northport, AL 35476
(205) 342-2680
Northport, AL 35476
(205) 342-2680
Gr: 5-6 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #55.
Matthews Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1225 Rice Mine Road
Northport, AL 35476
(205) 342-2654
Northport, AL 35476
(205) 342-2654
Gr: PK-4 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 35476, AL?
The top-ranked public schools in 35476, AL include Lloyd Wood Education Center, Crestmont Elementary School and Echols Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 35476?
5 public schools are located in 35476.
What is the racial composition of students in 35476?
35476 public schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public schools average of 50% (majority Black).
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