For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,165 students in 36617, AL.
The top ranked public preschools in 36617, AL are Holloway Elementary School and Chastangfournier Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 36617 have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Alabama public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in 36617, AL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public preschool average of 48% (majority Black).
Best 36617, AL Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Holloway Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
625 Stanton Rd
Mobile, AL 36617
(251) 221-1391
Mobile, AL 36617
(251) 221-1391
Grades: PK-5
| 472 students
Rank: #22.
Chastangfournier Middle School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2800 Berkley Avenue
Mobile, AL 36617
(251) 221-2081
Mobile, AL 36617
(251) 221-2081
Grades: PK-8
| 527 students
Rank: n/an/a
Just 4 Development Laboratory
Special Education School
2263 St Stephens Rd
Mobile, AL 36617
(251) 221-1450
Mobile, AL 36617
(251) 221-1450
Grades: PK
| 166 students
36617, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
461 Donald St
Mobile, AL 36617
(251) 221-1257
Mobile, AL 36617
(251) 221-1257
Grades: K-5
| 583 students
C I T Y Prog (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
414 Stanton Rd
Mobile, AL 36617
(251) 661-2209
Mobile, AL 36617
(251) 661-2209
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Mobile Assoc Retarded Citizens (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
2424 Gordon Smith Dr
Mobile, AL 36617
(251) 479-7409
Mobile, AL 36617
(251) 479-7409
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Pointe Academy (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
1874 Pleasant Avenue
Mobile, AL 36617
(251) 221-5373
Mobile, AL 36617
(251) 221-5373
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Pointe Academy Llc (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
461 Donald Street
Mobile, AL 36617
(334) 470-1798
Mobile, AL 36617
(334) 470-1798
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2161 Butler St
Mobile, AL 36617
(251) 221-1046
Mobile, AL 36617
(251) 221-1046
Grades: PK-5
| 231 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 36617, AL?
The top ranked public preschools in 36617, AL include Holloway Elementary School and Chastangfournier Middle School.
How many public preschools are located in 36617?
3 public preschools are located in 36617.
What is the racial composition of students in 36617?
36617 public preschools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public preschools average of 48% (majority Black).
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