For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,576 students in 35404, AL.
The top ranked public preschools in 35404, AL are The Alberta School Of Performing Arts, Arcadia Elementary School and Holt Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 35404 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Alabama public pre school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in 35404, AL have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public preschool average of 48% (majority Black).
Best 35404, AL Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
The Alberta School Of Performing Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2700 University Blvd E
Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
(205) 759-3564
Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
(205) 759-3564
Grades: PK-8
| 705 students
Rank: #22.
Arcadia Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3740 Arcadia Drive
Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
(205) 759-3567
Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
(205) 759-3567
Grades: PK-5
| 420 students
Rank: #33.
Holt Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Crescent Ridge Road
Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
(205) 342-2650
Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
(205) 342-2650
Grades: PK-5
| 451 students
35404, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1300 21st St E
Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
(205) 759-3622
Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
(205) 759-3622
Grades: PK-5
| 447 students
2605 Southview Drive
Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
(205) 759-3653
Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
(205) 759-3653
Grades: 6-8
| 358 students
Tuscaloosa County Alternative School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
7 Nunnelly Dr
Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
(205) 342-2662
Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
(205) 342-2662
Grades: 4-12
| 34 students
315 Mcfarland Blvd E
Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
(205) 759-3652
Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
(205) 759-3652
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 35404, AL?
The top ranked public preschools in 35404, AL include The Alberta School Of Performing Arts, Arcadia Elementary School and Holt Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 35404?
3 public preschools are located in 35404.
What is the racial composition of students in 35404?
35404 public preschools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public preschools average of 48% (majority Black).
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