For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 623 students in 35217, AL.
The top ranked public preschools in 35217, AL are Tarrant Elementary School and Inglenook School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 35217 have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Alabama public pre school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in 35217, AL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public preschool average of 48% (majority Black).
Best 35217, AL Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tarrant Elementary School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 90-94% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1269 Portland St
Birmingham, AL 35217
(205) 841-7541
Birmingham, AL 35217
(205) 841-7541
Grades: PK-2
| 315 students
Rank: #22.
Inglenook School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4120 Inglenook Street
Birmingham, AL 35217
(205) 231-3310
Birmingham, AL 35217
(205) 231-3310
Grades: PK-8
| 308 students
35217, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Tarrant Alternative School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
1318 Alabama St
Birmingham, AL 35217
(205) 849-3717
Birmingham, AL 35217
(205) 849-3717
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
Tarrant Ed Center (Closed 2015)
Vocational School
1318 Alabama St
Birmingham, AL 35217
(205) 849-3700
Birmingham, AL 35217
(205) 849-3700
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
91 Black Creek Road
Birmingham, AL 35217
(205) 849-0168
Birmingham, AL 35217
(205) 849-0168
Grades: 7-9
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 35217, AL?
The top ranked public preschools in 35217, AL include Tarrant Elementary School and Inglenook School.
How many public preschools are located in 35217?
2 public preschools are located in 35217.
What is the racial composition of students in 35217?
35217 public preschools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public preschools average of 48% (majority Black).
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