For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,070 students in 36618, AL.
The top-ranked public preschools in 36618, AL are Orchard Elementary School and Forest Hill Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 36618 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Alabama public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in 36618, AL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public preschool average of 48% (majority Black).
Best 36618, AL Public Preschools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Orchard Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6400 Howells Ferry Rd
Mobile, AL 36618
(251) 221-1571
Mobile, AL 36618
(251) 221-1571
Gr: PK-5 | 585 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
Forest Hill Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4501 Moffett Rd
Mobile, AL 36618
(251) 221-1270
Mobile, AL 36618
(251) 221-1270
Gr: PK-5 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
36618, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Early Childhood Directions (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
975 W I-65 Service Rd N
Mobile, AL 36618
(251) 473-1060
Mobile, AL 36618
(251) 473-1060
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 36618, AL?
The top-ranked public preschools in 36618, AL include Orchard Elementary School and Forest Hill Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 36618?
2 public preschools are located in 36618.
What is the racial composition of students in 36618?
36618 public preschools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public preschools average of 48% (majority Black).
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