For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,482 students in 36693, AL.
The top ranked public preschools in 36693, AL are Hl Sonny Callahan School For The Deaf And Blind, Kate Shepard Elementary School and Olive J Dodge Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 36693 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Alabama public pre school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in 36693, AL have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public preschool average of 48% (majority Black).
Best 36693, AL Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hl Sonny Callahan School For The Deaf And Blind
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3980 Burma Road
Mobile, AL 36693
(251) 221-5454
Mobile, AL 36693
(251) 221-5454
Grades: PK-5
| 48 students
Rank: #22.
Kate Shepard Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3980b Burma Rd
Mobile, AL 36693
(251) 221-1645
Mobile, AL 36693
(251) 221-1645
Grades: PK-5
| 545 students
Rank: #33.
Olive J Dodge Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2615 Longleaf Dr
Mobile, AL 36693
(251) 221-1195
Mobile, AL 36693
(251) 221-1195
Grades: PK-5
| 889 students
36693, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Baypointe Residentialaltapointe Health Systems (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
5800 Southland Dr
Mobile, AL 36693
(251) 661-0153
Mobile, AL 36693
(251) 661-0153
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
6101 Girby Rd
Mobile, AL 36693
(251) 221-5000
Mobile, AL 36693
(251) 221-5000
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 36693, AL?
The top ranked public preschools in 36693, AL include Hl Sonny Callahan School For The Deaf And Blind, Kate Shepard Elementary School and Olive J Dodge Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 36693?
3 public preschools are located in 36693.
What is the racial composition of students in 36693?
36693 public preschools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public preschools average of 48% (majority Black).
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