For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,873 students in 35603, AL.
The top ranked public preschools in 35603, AL are Priceville Elementary School, Frances Nungester Elementary School and Julian Harris Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 35603 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Alabama public pre school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in 35603, AL have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Alabama public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public preschool average of 48% (majority Black).
Best 35603, AL Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Priceville Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
438 Cave Springs Road
Decatur, AL 35603
(256) 341-9202
Decatur, AL 35603
(256) 341-9202
Grades: PK-5
| 691 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Frances Nungester Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
726 Tammy St Sw
Decatur, AL 35603
(256) 552-3079
Decatur, AL 35603
(256) 552-3079
Grades: PK-5
| 399 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Julian Harris Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1922 Mcauliffe Dr Sw
Decatur, AL 35603
(256) 552-3096
Decatur, AL 35603
(256) 552-3096
Grades: PK-5
| 348 students
Rank: #44.
Chestnut Grove Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3205 Cedarhurst Dr Sw
Decatur, AL 35603
(256) 552-3092
Decatur, AL 35603
(256) 552-3092
Grades: PK-5
| 435 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 35603, AL?
The top ranked public preschools in 35603, AL include Priceville Elementary School, Frances Nungester Elementary School and Julian Harris Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 35603?
4 public preschools are located in 35603.
What is the racial composition of students in 35603?
35603 public preschools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public preschools average of 48% (majority Black).
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