For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 2,186 students in 35405, AL.
The top ranked public preschools in 35405, AL are Woodland Forrest Elementary School, Skyland Elementary School and Southview Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 35405 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Alabama public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in 35405, AL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public preschool average of 48% (majority Black).
Best 35405, AL Public Preschools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Woodland Forrest Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6001 E Hargrove Rd E
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
(205) 759-3675
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
(205) 759-3675
Gr: PK-5 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #22.
Skyland Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
408 Skyland Boulevard East
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
(205) 759-3638
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
(205) 759-3638
Gr: PK-5 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Southview Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2601 Southview Drive
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
(205) 345-1325
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
(205) 345-1325
Gr: PK-5 | 645 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
350 Bobby Miller Pkwy
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
(205) 342-2939
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
(205) 342-2939
Gr: PK-2 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 35405, AL?
The top ranked public preschools in 35405, AL include Woodland Forrest Elementary School, Skyland Elementary School and Southview Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 35405?
4 public preschools are located in 35405.
What is the racial composition of students in 35405?
35405 public preschools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public preschools average of 48% (majority Black).
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