For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 459 students in the neighborhood of Five Points South, Birmingham, AL.
The top-ranked public preschool in Five Points South is Irondale Community School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Five Points South, Birmingham, AL public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Alabama public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public preschool average of 48% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of Five Points South, Birmingham, AL (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Irondale Community School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
225 16th St S
Birmingham, AL 35210
(205) 379-4200
Birmingham, AL 35210
(205) 379-4200
Gr: PK-5 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Five Points South, Birmingham, AL?
The top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Five Points South, Birmingham, AL include Irondale Community School.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Five Points South, Birmingham?
1 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Five Points South, Birmingham.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Five Points South, Birmingham?
the neighborhood of Five Points South, Birmingham public preschools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public preschools average of 48% (majority Black).
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