For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 2,186 students in 35405, AL.
The top ranked public preschools in 35405, AL are Woodland Forrest Elementary School, Southview Elementary School and Skyland Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 35405 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Alabama public pre school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in 35405, AL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public preschool average of 48% (majority Black).
Best 35405, AL Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Woodland Forrest Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6001 E Hargrove Rd E
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
(205) 759-3675
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
(205) 759-3675
Grades: PK-5
| 506 students
Rank: #22.
Southview Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2601 Southview Drive
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
(205) 345-1325
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
(205) 345-1325
Grades: PK-5
| 645 students
Rank: #33.
Skyland Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
408 Skyland Boulevard East
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
(205) 759-3638
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
(205) 759-3638
Grades: PK-5
| 456 students
Rank: n/an/a
350 Bobby Miller Pkwy
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
(205) 342-2939
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
(205) 342-2939
Grades: PK-2
| 579 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 35405, AL?
The top ranked public preschools in 35405, AL include Woodland Forrest Elementary School, Southview Elementary School and Skyland Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 35405?
4 public preschools are located in 35405.
What is the racial composition of students in 35405?
35405 public preschools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public preschools average of 48% (majority Black).
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