For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,682 students in 35211, AL.
The top ranked public preschools in 35211, AL are Oxmoor K5, West End Academy and Hemphill Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 35211 have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Alabama public pre school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in 35211, 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 35211, AL Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oxmoor K5
(Math: 9% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3600 Sydney Drive
Birmingham, AL 35211
(205) 231-1200
Birmingham, AL 35211
(205) 231-1200
Grades: PK-5
| 492 students
Rank: #22.
West End Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1840 Pearson Avenue Sw
Birmingham, AL 35211
(205) 231-1742
Birmingham, AL 35211
(205) 231-1742
Grades: PK-5
| 530 students
Rank: #33.
Hemphill Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
714 12th Street Sw
Birmingham, AL 35211
(205) 231-7500
Birmingham, AL 35211
(205) 231-7500
Grades: PK-5
| 339 students
Rank: #44.
Richard Arrington Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2101 Jefferson Avenue Sw
Birmingham, AL 35211
(205) 231-1130
Birmingham, AL 35211
(205) 231-1130
Grades: PK-5
| 321 students
35211, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2101 Jefferson Ave Sw
Birmingham, AL 35211
(205) 231-1130
Birmingham, AL 35211
(205) 231-1130
Grades: 6-8
| 330 students
6 Tuscaloosa Ave
Birmingham, AL 35211
(205) 231-7310
Birmingham, AL 35211
(205) 231-7310
Grades: K-5
| 196 students
1401 16th Way Sw
Birmingham, AL 35211
(205) 231-7555
Birmingham, AL 35211
(205) 231-7555
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
532 28th St Sw
Birmingham, AL 35211
(205) 231-1555
Birmingham, AL 35211
(205) 231-1555
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
1901 20th Street Sw
Birmingham, AL 35211
(205) 231-1500
Birmingham, AL 35211
(205) 231-1500
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
3420 Hickory Ave Sw
Birmingham, AL 35211
(205) 231-1620
Birmingham, AL 35211
(205) 231-1620
Grades: K-5
| 168 students
630 18th St Sw
Birmingham, AL 35211
(205) 231-1440
Birmingham, AL 35211
(205) 231-1440
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
1720 12th St Sw
Birmingham, AL 35211
(205) 231-7675
Birmingham, AL 35211
(205) 231-7675
Grades: K-5
| 145 students
United Ability (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
120 Oslo Circle
Birmingham, AL 35211
(205) 944-3905
Birmingham, AL 35211
(205) 944-3905
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1840 Pearson Ave
Birmingham, AL 35211
(205) 231-1740
Birmingham, AL 35211
(205) 231-1740
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 35211, AL?
The top ranked public preschools in 35211, AL include Oxmoor K5, West End Academy and Hemphill Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 35211?
4 public preschools are located in 35211.
What is the racial composition of students in 35211?
35211 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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