For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,669 students in 35205, AL.
The top ranked public preschools in 35205, AL are Epic Alternative Elementary School, Glen Iris Elementary School and Washington K8. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 35205 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Alabama public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in 35205, AL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public preschool average of 48% (majority Black).
Best 35205, AL Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Epic Alternative Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1000 10th Ave S
Birmingham, AL 35205
(205) 231-7370
Birmingham, AL 35205
(205) 231-7370
Gr: PK-5 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Glen Iris Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1115 11th Street South
Birmingham, AL 35205
(205) 231-7440
Birmingham, AL 35205
(205) 231-7440
Gr: PK-5 | 786 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Washington K8
(Math: 7% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
115 Fourth Avenue South
Birmingham, AL 35205
(205) 231-7740
Birmingham, AL 35205
(205) 231-7740
Gr: PK-8 | 590 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
35205, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1832 Center Way S
Birmingham, AL 35205
(205) 231-7190
Birmingham, AL 35205
(205) 231-7190
Gr: PK-8 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
1832 Center Way South
Birmingham, AL 35205
(205) 231-7190
Birmingham, AL 35205
(205) 231-7190
Gr: 7-9
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 35205, AL?
The top ranked public preschools in 35205, AL include Epic Alternative Elementary School, Glen Iris Elementary School and Washington K8.
How many public preschools are located in 35205?
3 public preschools are located in 35205.
What is the racial composition of students in 35205?
35205 public preschools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public preschools average of 48% (majority Black).
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