For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,586 students in 35124, AL.
The top ranked public preschools in 35124, AL are Pelham Oaks, Pelham Ridge and Linda Nolen Learning Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 35124 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Alabama public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in 35124, AL have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Alabama public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Alabama public preschool average of 48% (majority Black).
Best 35124, AL Public Preschools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pelham Oaks
(Math: 41% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2200 Highway 33
Pelham, AL 35124
(205) 624-3703
Pelham, AL 35124
(205) 624-3703
Gr: PK-5 | 734 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #22.
Pelham Ridge
(Math: 37% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
251 Applegate Parkway
Pelham, AL 35124
(205) 624-3704
Pelham, AL 35124
(205) 624-3704
Gr: PK-5 | 781 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #33.
Linda Nolen Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2280 Highwy 35
Pelham, AL 35124
(205) 682-5800
Pelham, AL 35124
(205) 682-5800
Gr: PK-12 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: n/an/a
Star Program Elementary School
Alternative School
2280 Highway 35
Pelham, AL 35124
(205) 682-5800
Pelham, AL 35124
(205) 682-5800
Gr: PK-5
35124, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 35124, AL?
The top ranked public preschools in 35124, AL include Pelham Oaks, Pelham Ridge and Linda Nolen Learning Center.
How many public preschools are located in 35124?
4 public preschools are located in 35124.
What is the racial composition of students in 35124?
35124 public preschools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Alabama public preschools average of 48% (majority Black).
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