For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 2,693 students in 36608, AL.
The top-ranked public preschools in 36608, AL are Elsie Collier Elementary School, Taylor White Elementary School and Er Dickson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 36608 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Alabama public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in 36608, AL have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public preschool average of 48% (majority Black).
Best 36608, AL Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elsie Collier Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
601 Snow Road North
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 221-1120
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 221-1120
Gr: PK-5 | 731 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #22.
Taylor White Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
476 Eliza Jordan Road N
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 221-1465
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 221-1465
Gr: PK-5 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #33.
Er Dickson Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4645 Bit And Spur Rd
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 221-1180
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 221-1180
Gr: PK-5 | 967 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #44.
John Will Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5750 Summit Ave
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 221-1750
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 221-1750
Gr: PK-5 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Goodwill Easter Seal Center Special Child
Special Education School
10 Westminster Way
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 342-3122
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 342-3122
Gr: PK
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 36608, AL?
The top-ranked public preschools in 36608, AL include Elsie Collier Elementary School, Taylor White Elementary School and Er Dickson Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 36608?
5 public preschools are located in 36608.
What is the racial composition of students in 36608?
36608 public preschools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public preschools average of 48% (majority Black).
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