For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 2,675 students in 35226, AL.
The top-ranked public preschools in 35226, AL are Deer Valley Elementary School, Bluff Park Elementary School and Shades Mountain Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 35226 have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Alabama public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in 35226, AL have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Alabama public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public preschool average of 48% (majority Black).
Best 35226, AL Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Deer Valley Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4990 Ross Bridge Parkway
Birmingham, AL 35226
(205) 439-3300
Birmingham, AL 35226
(205) 439-3300
Gr: PK-5 | 749 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Bluff Park Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
569 Park Avenue
Birmingham, AL 35226
(205) 439-2800
Birmingham, AL 35226
(205) 439-2800
Gr: PK-5 | 618 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Shades Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2250 Sumpter St
Birmingham, AL 35226
(205) 439-3100
Birmingham, AL 35226
(205) 439-3100
Gr: PK-5 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #44.
Gwin Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1580 Patton Chapel Road
Birmingham, AL 35226
(205) 439-2600
Birmingham, AL 35226
(205) 439-2600
Gr: PK-5 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #55.
Green Valley Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3200 Old Columbiana Rd
Birmingham, AL 35226
(205) 439-2500
Birmingham, AL 35226
(205) 439-2500
Gr: PK-5 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 35226, AL?
The top-ranked public preschools in 35226, AL include Deer Valley Elementary School, Bluff Park Elementary School and Shades Mountain Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 35226?
5 public preschools are located in 35226.
What is the racial composition of students in 35226?
35226 public preschools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public preschools average of 48% (majority Black).
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