For the 2025-26 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 15% (versus the Alabama public pre school average of 34%), 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 (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Princeton School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1425 2nd Ave W
Birmingham, AL 35208
(205) 231-2500
Birmingham, AL 35208
(205) 231-2500
Gr: PK-5 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #22.
Charles A Brown Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4811 Court J
Birmingham, AL 35208
(205) 231-6860
Birmingham, AL 35208
(205) 231-6860
Gr: PK-5 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #33.
Central Park Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4915 Ave Q
Birmingham, AL 35208
(205) 231-1250
Birmingham, AL 35208
(205) 231-1250
Gr: PK-5 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
35208, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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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