For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,434 students in 35020, AL.
The top ranked public preschools in 35020, AL are Brighton School, Abrams Elementary School and Jonesboro Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 35020 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Alabama public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in 35020, AL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public preschool average of 48% (majority Black).
Best 35020, AL Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brighton School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3400 Brown Cir
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 379-2650
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 379-2650
Gr: PK-8 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Abrams Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1200 23rd Street North
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 432-3100
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 432-3100
Gr: PK-5 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Jonesboro Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
125 Owen Ave
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 432-3400
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 432-3400
Gr: PK-5 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Charles F Hard Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2801 Arlington Ave
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 432-3300
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 432-3300
Gr: PK-5 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 35020, AL?
The top ranked public preschools in 35020, AL include Brighton School, Abrams Elementary School and Jonesboro Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 35020?
4 public preschools are located in 35020.
What is the racial composition of students in 35020?
35020 public preschools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public preschools average of 48% (majority Black).
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