Homewood City Schools runs five schools, and every one earned an A on Alabama's 2024-25 report card. Addresses, grades, enrollment and zone lookup.
Last checked Oct. 17, 2026. Sources: Homewood City Schools’ Student Enrollment page and school locator map; the Alabama State Department of Education’s state report card for 2024-25; the federal NCES school directory and private school search for 2023-24; and the Census Bureau’s address geocoder.
Public schools in Homewood are run by Homewood City Schools, the city’s own school system, separate from Jefferson County Schools. It has five schools: three elementary schools, one middle school and one high school. Every Homewood student goes to Homewood Middle and Homewood High; the elementary school depends on the address.
Zones follow the district’s map, not the ZIP code or a neighborhood name. Check an address with the district’s school locator map. The district says the map is for information only and not legally binding; the HCS Residency and Enrollment Department confirms zoning at 205-870-2011, by appointment. The Board of Education office is at 450 Dale Ave., 205-870-4203.
Alabama graded the district an A, with 96 points, on its 2024-25 report card, and each of the five schools also earned an A.
High school
| School | Address | Grades | Enrollment | 2024-25 report card | Zone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homewood High | 1901 S. Lakeshore Drive | 9-12 | 1,313 (2024-25) | A, 94 | All of Homewood |
Middle school
| School | Address | Grades | Enrollment | 2024-25 report card | Zone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homewood Middle | 395 Mecca Ave. | 6-8 | 997 (2024-25) | A, 97 | All of Homewood |
Elementary schools
| School | Address | Grades | Enrollment | 2024-25 report card | Zone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edgewood Elementary | 901 College Ave. | K-5 | 929 (2024-25) | A, 100 | Locator map |
| Hall-Kent Elementary | 213 Hall Ave. | Pre-K-5 | 667 (2024-25) | A, 96 | Locator map |
| Shades Cahaba Elementary | 3001 Independence Drive | K-5 | 513 (2024-25) | A, 99 | Locator map |
Enrollment is the count on the 2024-25 Alabama state report card. All five schools are in ZIP code 35209. Each school’s page has its principal, phone, hours, report card details and calendar.
Charter schools
None of the five schools is a charter school, and the district runs no others.
Report card scores by school
Alabama grades every public school from A to F each year on a 100-point score built from state test achievement and growth in English language arts and math, chronic absenteeism, progress in English language proficiency and, for high schools, graduation rate and college and career readiness, according to the Alabama State Department of Education’s report card rules. Source: Alabama state report card, 2024-25.
Private schools
Private schools with Homewood addresses in the federal Private School Survey for 2023-24, which lists them with Birmingham mailing addresses in ZIP 35209. Our Lady of Sorrows and the Islamic Academy sit inside Homewood’s city limits, according to the Census Bureau’s geocoder, and Creative Montessori gives its address as Homewood.
- Creative Montessori School, 2800 Montessori Way, pre-K to 8th grade: creativemontessori.org
- Islamic Academy of Alabama, 1810 25th Court S., pre-K to 12th grade: NCES private school search
- Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic School, 1720 Oxmoor Road, pre-K to 8th grade: olsschool.com
More
For the 2026-27 calendar, enrollment steps, the school board and how the schools are funded, see our Homewood schools guide. Our neighborhoods guide shows which elementary zone each part of the city falls in.
Frequently asked questions
How many public schools are in Homewood, Alabama?
Five, all run by Homewood City Schools: Edgewood, Hall-Kent and Shades Cahaba elementary schools, Homewood Middle and Homewood High.
What grade did Homewood City Schools get on the state report card?
An A, with 96 points, on Alabama’s 2024-25 state report card. Each of the five schools also earned an A, with scores from 94 to 100.
How do I find which Homewood elementary school my address is zoned for?
Use the district’s school locator map, then confirm with the HCS Residency and Enrollment Department at 205-870-2011. Every Homewood address goes to Homewood Middle and Homewood High.
Are there charter schools in Homewood?
No. The district’s five schools are traditional public schools, and none is a charter school.
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