For the 2025 school year, there are 10 magnet public preschools serving 4,481 students in Alabama.
Learn more about how magnet schools work. The top ranked magnet public preschools in Alabama are Eicholdmertz School Of Math And Science, W H Council Traditional School and Mulkey Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Alabama magnet public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Alabama public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public preschool average of 48% (majority Black).
Best Magnet Public Preschools in Alabama (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Eicholdmertz School Of Math And Science
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2815 Government Street
Mobile, AL 36606
(251) 221-1105
Mobile, AL 36606
(251) 221-1105
Grades: PK-5
| 511 students
Rank: #22.
W H Council Traditional School
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
751 Wilkinson St
Mobile, AL 36603
(251) 221-1139
Mobile, AL 36603
(251) 221-1139
Grades: PK-5
| 590 students
Rank: #33.
Mulkey Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
800 W Meadow Ave
Geneva, AL 36340
(334) 684-2294
Geneva, AL 36340
(334) 684-2294
Grades: PK-5
| 565 students
Rank: #44.
Academy For Science Foreign Language
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3221 Mastin Lake Rd
Huntsville, AL 35810
(256) 428-7000
Huntsville, AL 35810
(256) 428-7000
Grades: PK-5
| 303 students
Rank: #55.
Christian School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
725 Mountain Dr
Birmingham, AL 35206
(205) 231-5249
Birmingham, AL 35206
(205) 231-5249
Grades: PK-8
| 587 students
Rank: #66.
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
Grades: PK-5
| 200 students
Rank: #77.
Carver Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3100 Mobile Dr
Montgomery, AL 36108
(334) 269-3625
Montgomery, AL 36108
(334) 269-3625
Grades: PK-5
| 364 students
Rank: #88.
Academy For Academics Arts Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4800 Sparkman Drive Ne
Huntsville, AL 35810
(256) 428-7600
Huntsville, AL 35810
(256) 428-7600
Grades: PK-5
| 395 students
Rank: #99.
The Alberta School Of Performing Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
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: n/an/a
Benjamin Davis Elementary School
Magnet School
417 Monroe Dr Nw
Decatur, AL 35601
(256) 552-3025
Decatur, AL 35601
(256) 552-3025
Grades: PK-2
| 261 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked magnet public preschools in Alabama?
The top ranked magnet public preschools in Alabama include Eicholdmertz School Of Math And Science, W H Council Traditional School and Mulkey Elementary School.
How many magnet public preschools are located in Alabama?
10 magnet public preschools are located in Alabama.
What is the racial composition of students in Alabama?
Alabama magnet public preschools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public preschools average of 48% (majority Black).
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