For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,165 students in 36617, AL.
The top-ranked public preschools in 36617, AL are Holloway Elementary School and Chastangfournier Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 36617 have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Alabama public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in 36617, AL have an average ranking of 1/10, 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 36617, AL Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Holloway Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
625 Stanton Rd
Mobile, AL 36617
(251) 221-1391
Mobile, AL 36617
(251) 221-1391
Gr: PK-5 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Chastangfournier Middle School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2800 Berkley Avenue
Mobile, AL 36617
(251) 221-2081
Mobile, AL 36617
(251) 221-2081
Gr: PK-8 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Just 4 Development Laboratory
Special Education School
2263 St Stephens Rd
Mobile, AL 36617
(251) 221-1450
Mobile, AL 36617
(251) 221-1450
Gr: PK | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
36617, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
461 Donald St
Mobile, AL 36617
(251) 221-1257
Mobile, AL 36617
(251) 221-1257
Gr: K-5 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Mobile Assoc Retarded Citizens (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
2424 Gordon Smith Dr
Mobile, AL 36617
(251) 479-7409
Mobile, AL 36617
(251) 479-7409
Gr: K-12
Pointe Academy (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
1874 Pleasant Avenue
Mobile, AL 36617
(251) 221-5373
Mobile, AL 36617
(251) 221-5373
Gr: 6-12
Pointe Academy Llc (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
461 Donald Street
Mobile, AL 36617
(334) 470-1798
Mobile, AL 36617
(334) 470-1798
2161 Butler St
Mobile, AL 36617
(251) 221-1046
Mobile, AL 36617
(251) 221-1046
Gr: PK-5 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 36617, AL?
The top-ranked public preschools in 36617, AL include Holloway Elementary School and Chastangfournier Middle School.
How many public preschools are located in 36617?
3 public preschools are located in 36617.
What is the racial composition of students in 36617?
36617 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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