For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,582 students in 35023, AL.
The top ranked public preschools in 35023, AL are Oak Grove Elementary School, Concord Elementary School and Hueytown Primary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 35023 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Alabama public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in 35023, AL have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Alabama public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public preschool average of 48% (majority Black).
Best 35023, AL Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oak Grove Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9000 Tiger Cub Trail
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205) 379-2450
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205) 379-2450
Gr: PK-5 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Concord Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1886 Learning Lane
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205) 379-3150
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205) 379-3150
Gr: PK-5 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #33.
Hueytown Primary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1921 Primary School Drive
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205) 379-4950
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205) 379-4950
Gr: PK-2 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
35023, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Jefferson County Couns And Learning Ctrwest (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
131 Dabbs Avenue
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205) 379-4130
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205) 379-4130
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 35023, AL?
The top ranked public preschools in 35023, AL include Oak Grove Elementary School, Concord Elementary School and Hueytown Primary School.
How many public preschools are located in 35023?
3 public preschools are located in 35023.
What is the racial composition of students in 35023?
35023 public preschools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public preschools average of 48% (majority Black).
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