For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 902 students in 35208, AL.
The top ranked public preschools in 35208, AL are Princeton School, Charles A Brown Elementary School and Central Park Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 35208 have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Alabama public pre school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in 35208, AL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public preschool average of 48% (majority Black).
Best 35208, AL Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Princeton School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1425 2nd Ave W
Birmingham, AL 35208
(205) 231-2500
Birmingham, AL 35208
(205) 231-2500
Grades: PK-5
| 200 students
Rank: #22.
Charles A Brown Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4811 Court J
Birmingham, AL 35208
(205) 231-6860
Birmingham, AL 35208
(205) 231-6860
Grades: PK-5
| 312 students
Rank: #33.
Central Park Elementary School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4915 Ave Q
Birmingham, AL 35208
(205) 231-1250
Birmingham, AL 35208
(205) 231-1250
Grades: PK-5
| 390 students
35208, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
901 16th St W
Birmingham, AL 35208
(205) 231-6370
Birmingham, AL 35208
(205) 231-6370
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 35208, AL?
The top ranked public preschools in 35208, AL include Princeton School, Charles A Brown Elementary School and Central Park Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 35208?
3 public preschools are located in 35208.
What is the racial composition of students in 35208?
35208 public preschools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public preschools average of 48% (majority Black).
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