For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 3,992 students in 35215, AL.
The top ranked public preschools in 35215, AL are Bryant Park Elementary School, Huffman Academy and Sun Valley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 35215 have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Alabama public pre school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in 35215, AL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public preschool average of 48% (majority Black).
Best 35215, AL Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bryant Park Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2020 Bryant Park Drive
Birmingham, AL 35215
(205) 379-2850
Birmingham, AL 35215
(205) 379-2850
Grades: PK-5
| 646 students
Rank: #22.
Huffman Academy
(Math: 7% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1212 Cheyenne Boulevard
Birmingham, AL 35215
(205) 231-5800
Birmingham, AL 35215
(205) 231-5800
Grades: PK-5
| 764 students
Rank: #33.
Sun Valley Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1010 18th Ave Nw
Birmingham, AL 35215
(205) 231-5740
Birmingham, AL 35215
(205) 231-5740
Grades: PK-5
| 670 students
Rank: #44.
Martha Gaskins K5
(Math: 5% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
200 Dalton Drive
Birmingham, AL 35215
(205) 231-9200
Birmingham, AL 35215
(205) 231-9200
Grades: PK-5
| 487 students
Rank: #55.
Chalkville Elementary School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
940 Chalkville School Rd
Birmingham, AL 35215
(205) 379-2950
Birmingham, AL 35215
(205) 379-2950
Grades: PK-5
| 845 students
Rank: n/an/a
4801 Indian Trail
Birmingham, AL 35215
(205) 379-2900
Birmingham, AL 35215
(205) 379-2900
Grades: PK-2
| 580 students
35215, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
300 Red Lane Rd
Birmingham, AL 35215
(205) 231-5500
Birmingham, AL 35215
(205) 231-5500
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
625 14th Ave Nw
Birmingham, AL 35215
(205) 231-5130
Birmingham, AL 35215
(205) 231-5130
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 35215, AL?
The top ranked public preschools in 35215, AL include Bryant Park Elementary School, Huffman Academy and Sun Valley Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 35215?
6 public preschools are located in 35215.
What is the racial composition of students in 35215?
35215 public preschools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public preschools average of 48% (majority Black).
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