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Phillips Academy

2316 7TH AVE NORTH BIRMINGHAM AL 35203

About Phillips Academy

Phillips Academy is among the best Elementary Schools in Alabama, with a strong academic focus in curriculum, arts, and character. Located in downtown Birmingham, Phillips is in a historic building that has been updated to accommodate students in Pre-K through 8th grade. Phillips is an authorized International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP) school, which focuses on global learning with an emphasis on critical thinking skills. Phillips routinely exceeds state averages, with 71% of students reading at or above grade level and 40% performing at or above grade level in math. Phillips is in the top 20% of schools statewide and has been ranked the #1 school in Birmingham City Schools. Phillips Academy stands out, not only in academic achievement, but also for its cultural diversity and commitment to achievement. Phillips Academy’s combination of tradition and innovation ensures that it will remain a leader in Elementary Schools in Alabama.

Phillips Academy Contact Information

Address

2316 7TH AVE NORTH BIRMINGHAM AL 35203

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Phone

(205) 231-9500

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 48%
Reading 48%
State average proficiency is 48% in Math and 48% in Reading.
35
Full-time Teachers
18 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
5
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
631
Total Students
$69225
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 84 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Phillips Academy

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:45: AM - 3:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 2:45 PM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 1%
Asian 0%
Hispanic 2.6%
Black 95.4%
Two+ Races 1.1%
Native Am. 1%
White
1%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
2.6%
Black
95.4%
Two+ Races
1.1%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 631
48%
303 Female
52%
328 Male

Student Population

631 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

614 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

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Latest News

Phillips Academy was awarded the "School of Distinction Award" from A+ Education Partnership in May 2025 for exceeding the growth goals for its students for two consecutive years.

FAQ

Q1: What tech do students use in school?

A: Students use devices such as tablets, computers, interactive whiteboards, and homework apps to enhance their learning in core subjects and science/tech projects.


Q2: How can parents volunteer at school?

A: Parents are welcome to volunteer in classes, attend school events, sign up for the PTA, and support after-school activities for students to learn and feel more connected to school.


Q3: Can we get assistance paying for school?

A: Yes, the school has funding and scholarship opportunities for families in financial need, so everyone can receive a fantastic education.


Q4: What do you teach?

A: Phillips Academy follows the Alabama state standards for reading, math, science, and social studies. We also offer enrichment programs in arts, music, and science/technology.


Q5: Can my kid hang out at school before or after class?

A: Yes, we offer supervised "beyond the bell" programs that provide homework support and recreational activities for students before and after school.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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