For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,239 students in 35903, AL.
The top ranked public preschools in 35903, AL are Hokes Bluff Elementary School, Donehoo Elementary School and Adams Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 35903 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Alabama public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in 35903, AL have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public preschool average of 48% (majority Black).
Best 35903, AL Public Preschools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hokes Bluff Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5375 Main Street
Gadsden, AL 35903
(256) 492-5571
Gadsden, AL 35903
(256) 492-5571
Gr: PK-5 | 591 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Donehoo Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1109 E Broad St
Gadsden, AL 35903
(256) 546-3604
Gadsden, AL 35903
(256) 546-3604
Gr: PK-5 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #33.
Adams Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
919 Raley St
Gadsden, AL 35903
(256) 492-4952
Gadsden, AL 35903
(256) 492-4952
Gr: PK-5 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
35903, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1109 Hoke St
Gadsden, AL 35903
(256) 492-3061
Gadsden, AL 35903
(256) 492-3061
Gr: 9-12 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Weaver Technical Center (Closed 2015)
Vocational School
1001 George Wallace Drive
Gadsden, AL 35903
(256) 492-6441
Gadsden, AL 35903
(256) 492-6441
Gr: 10-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 35903, AL?
The top ranked public preschools in 35903, AL include Hokes Bluff Elementary School, Donehoo Elementary School and Adams Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 35903?
3 public preschools are located in 35903.
What is the racial composition of students in 35903?
35903 public preschools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public preschools average of 48% (majority Black).
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