For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,669 students in 35205, AL.
The top-ranked public preschools in 35205, AL are Epic Alternative Elementary School, Glen Iris Elementary School and Washington K8. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 35205 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Alabama public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in 35205, AL have an average ranking of 2/10, 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 35205, AL Public Preschools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Epic Alternative Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1000 10th Ave S
Birmingham, AL 35205
(205) 231-7370
Birmingham, AL 35205
(205) 231-7370
Gr: PK-5 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Glen Iris Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1115 11th Street South
Birmingham, AL 35205
(205) 231-7440
Birmingham, AL 35205
(205) 231-7440
Gr: PK-5 | 786 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Washington K8
(Math: 7% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
115 Fourth Avenue South
Birmingham, AL 35205
(205) 231-7740
Birmingham, AL 35205
(205) 231-7740
Gr: PK-8 | 590 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
35205, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1832 Center Way S
Birmingham, AL 35205
(205) 231-7190
Birmingham, AL 35205
(205) 231-7190
Gr: PK-8 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
1832 Center Way South
Birmingham, AL 35205
(205) 231-7190
Birmingham, AL 35205
(205) 231-7190
Gr: 7-9
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 35205, AL?
The top-ranked public preschools in 35205, AL include Epic Alternative Elementary School, Glen Iris Elementary School and Washington K8.
How many public preschools are located in 35205?
3 public preschools are located in 35205.
What is the racial composition of students in 35205?
35205 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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