For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 854 students in 35210, AL.
The top ranked public preschools in 35210, AL are Grantswood Community School and Irondale Community School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 35210 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Alabama public pre school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in 35210, AL have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public preschool average of 48% (majority Black).
Best 35210, AL Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Grantswood Community School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5110 Grantswood Road
Birmingham, AL 35210
(205) 379-3700
Birmingham, AL 35210
(205) 379-3700
Grades: PK-5
| 396 students
Rank: #22.
Irondale Community School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
225 16th St S
Birmingham, AL 35210
(205) 379-4200
Birmingham, AL 35210
(205) 379-4200
Grades: PK-5
| 458 students
35210, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Alabama Clinical Schools (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1221 Alton Dr
Birmingham, AL 35210
(205) 836-9923
Birmingham, AL 35210
(205) 836-9923
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
6100 Old Leeds Rd
Birmingham, AL 35210
(205) 379-5357
Birmingham, AL 35210
(205) 379-5357
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Shades Valley Technical Academy (Closed 2010)
Vocational School
5191 Pine Whispers Dr
Birmingham, AL 35210
(205) 379-5360
Birmingham, AL 35210
(205) 379-5360
Grades: 9-12
| 28 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 35210, AL?
The top ranked public preschools in 35210, AL include Grantswood Community School and Irondale Community School.
How many public preschools are located in 35210?
2 public preschools are located in 35210.
What is the racial composition of students in 35210?
35210 public preschools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public preschools average of 48% (majority Black).
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