For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,376 students in 35206, AL.
The top-ranked public preschools in 35206, AL are Christian School, Robinson Elementary School and Barrett Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 35206 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Alabama public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in 35206, AL have an average ranking of 4/10, 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 35206, AL Public Preschools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Christian School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
725 Mountain Dr
Birmingham, AL 35206
(205) 231-5249
Birmingham, AL 35206
(205) 231-5249
Gr: PK-8 | 587 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Robinson Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8400 1st Ave S
Birmingham, AL 35206
(205) 231-5555
Birmingham, AL 35206
(205) 231-5555
Gr: PK-5 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Barrett Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7601 Division Ave
Birmingham, AL 35206
(205) 231-8130
Birmingham, AL 35206
(205) 231-8130
Gr: PK-5 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
35206, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Mcneel School - Vacca Campus (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
8950 Roebuck Blvd
Birmingham, AL 35206
(205) 838-4981
Birmingham, AL 35206
(205) 838-4981
Gr: 7-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 35206, AL?
The top-ranked public preschools in 35206, AL include Christian School, Robinson Elementary School and Barrett Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 35206?
3 public preschools are located in 35206.
What is the racial composition of students in 35206?
35206 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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