For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 349 students in 35212, AL.
The top ranked public preschool in 35212, AL is Oliver K5 School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschool in zipcode 35212 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Alabama public pre school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in 35212, AL have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 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 35212, AL Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oliver K5 School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6871 6th Court S
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 231-8620
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 231-8620
Grades: PK-5
| 349 students
35212, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Gateway Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
5201 Airport Hwy
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 510-2714
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 510-2714
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
956 50th St N
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 231-8370
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 231-8370
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Higdon Hill School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
6869 5th Ave S
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 838-4031
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 838-4031
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Higdon Hill School (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
6869 5th Ave S
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 838-4031
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 838-4031
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
801 46th St N
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 231-8500
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 231-8500
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
6871 6th Ct S
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 231-8620
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 231-8620
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
The Rushton Schoolgateway Center (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
5201 Airport Highway
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 510-2700
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 510-2700
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Woodlawn High Alternative Center (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
5620 1st Ave N
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 231-8000
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 231-8000
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Woodlawn Middle Alternative Center (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
5620 1st Ave N
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 599-8700
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 599-8700
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 35212, AL?
The top ranked public preschools in 35212, AL include Oliver K5 School.
How many public preschools are located in 35212?
1 public preschools are located in 35212.
What is the racial composition of students in 35212?
35212 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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