For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 2,223 students in 35242, AL.
The top ranked public preschools in 35242, AL are Vestavia Hills Elementary Liberty Park, Greystone Elementary School and Oak Mountain Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 35242 have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the Alabama public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in 35242, AL have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Alabama public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public preschool average of 48% (majority Black).
Best 35242, AL Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Vestavia Hills Elementary Liberty Park
(Math: 80% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
17051 Liberty Pkwy
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 402-5400
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 402-5400
Gr: PK-5 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Greystone Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
300 Village Street
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 439-3200
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 439-3200
Gr: PK-5 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Oak Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5640 Cahaba Valley Rd
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 682-5230
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 682-5230
Gr: PK-3 | 689 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #44.
Inverness Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5251 Valleydale Rd
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 682-5240
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 682-5240
Gr: PK-3 | 563 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
35242, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Allan Cott School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
150 Glenwood Ln
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 969-2880
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 969-2880
Gr: 1-12
Daniel House (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
150 Glenwood Lane
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 969-2880
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 969-2880
Glenwood Inc (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
150 Glenwood Lane
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 969-2880
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 969-2880
Glenwood Wilderness (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
150 Glenwood Lane
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 969-2880
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 969-2880
Lakeview Day School Prog (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
150 Glenwood Lane
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 969-2880
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 969-2880
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 35242, AL?
The top ranked public preschools in 35242, AL include Vestavia Hills Elementary Liberty Park, Greystone Elementary School and Oak Mountain Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 35242?
4 public preschools are located in 35242.
What is the racial composition of students in 35242?
35242 public preschools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public preschools average of 48% (majority Black).
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