For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public preschools serving 3,883 students in Bessemer, AL.
The top ranked public preschools in Bessemer, AL are Oak Grove Elementary School, Mccalla Elementary School and Concord Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bessemer, AL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Alabama public pre school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Bessemer have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public preschool average of 46% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Bessemer, AL (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oak Grove Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9000 Tiger Cub Trail
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205) 379-2450
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205) 379-2450
Grades: PK-5
| 542 students
Rank: #22.
Mccalla Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2020 Mccalla School Road
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 379-3750
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 379-3750
Grades: PK-5
| 692 students
Rank: #33.
Concord Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1886 Learning Lane
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205) 379-3150
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205) 379-3150
Grades: PK-5
| 392 students
Rank: #44.
Hueytown Primary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1921 Primary School Drive
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205) 379-4950
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205) 379-4950
Grades: PK-2
| 473 students
Rank: #55.
Lipscomb Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5605 10th St S
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 379-4550
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 379-4550
Grades: PK-5
| 249 students
Rank: #66.
Abrams Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1200 23rd Street N
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 432-3100
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 432-3100
Grades: PK-5
| 216 students
Rank: #77.
Brighton School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3400 Brown Cir
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 379-2650
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 379-2650
Grades: PK-8
| 370 students
Rank: #88.
Charles F Hard Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2801 Arlington Ave
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 432-3300
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 432-3300
Grades: PK-5
| 371 students
Rank: #99.
Jonesboro Elementary School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
125 Owen Ave
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 432-3400
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 432-3400
Grades: PK-5
| 578 students
Bessemer, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Jefferson County Couns And Learning Ctrwest (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
131 Dabbs Avenue
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205) 379-4130
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205) 379-4130
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Bessemer, AL?
The top ranked public preschools in Bessemer, AL include Oak Grove Elementary School, Mccalla Elementary School and Concord Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Bessemer, AL?
9 public preschools are located in Bessemer, AL.
What is the racial composition of students in Bessemer, AL?
Bessemer, AL public preschools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public preschools average of 46% (majority Black).
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