For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,396 students in 35630, AL.
The top-ranked public preschools in 35630, AL are Weeden Elementary School and Harlan Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 35630 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Alabama public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in 35630, AL have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public preschool average of 48% (majority Black).
Best 35630, AL Public Preschools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Weeden Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 Baldwin Street
Florence, AL 35630
(256) 768-2900
Florence, AL 35630
(256) 768-2900
Gr: PK-4 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #22.
Harlan Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2233 Mcburney Dr
Florence, AL 35630
(256) 768-2700
Florence, AL 35630
(256) 768-2700
Gr: PK-4 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: n/an/a
300 Rogers Lane
Florence, AL 35630
(256) 757-3106
Florence, AL 35630
(256) 757-3106
Gr: PK-6 | 585 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
35630, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1701 Cole St
Florence, AL 35630
(256) 768-2300
Florence, AL 35630
(256) 768-2300
Gr: PK-4 | 224 students Minority enrollment: 33%
955 Beale Street
Florence, AL 35630
(256) 768-3400
Florence, AL 35630
(256) 768-3400
Gr: PK | 54 students Minority enrollment: 44%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 35630, AL?
The top-ranked public preschools in 35630, AL include Weeden Elementary School and Harlan Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 35630?
3 public preschools are located in 35630.
What is the racial composition of students in 35630?
35630 public preschools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public preschools average of 48% (majority Black).
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