For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 765 students in 35022, AL.
The top ranked public preschool in 35022, AL is Mccalla Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschool in zipcode 35022 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Alabama public pre school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in 35022, AL have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public preschool average of 48% (majority Black).
Best 35022, AL Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mccalla Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2020 Mccalla School Road
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 379-3750
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 379-3750
Grades: PK-5
| 765 students
35022, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Bessemer Center For Technology (Closed 2024)
Vocational School
4940 Premiere Parkway
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 432-3805
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 432-3805
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 35022, AL?
The top ranked public preschools in 35022, AL include Mccalla Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 35022?
1 public preschools are located in 35022.
What is the racial composition of students in 35022?
35022 public preschools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public preschools average of 48% (majority Black).
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