For the 2026 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 15% (versus the Alabama public pre school average of 34%), 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Grantswood Community School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5110 Grantswood Road
Birmingham, AL 35210
(205) 379-3700
Birmingham, AL 35210
(205) 379-3700
Gr: PK-5 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #22.
Irondale Community School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
225 16th St S
Birmingham, AL 35210
(205) 379-4200
Birmingham, AL 35210
(205) 379-4200
Gr: PK-5 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
35210, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Alabama Clinical Schools (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1221 Alton Dr
Birmingham, AL 35210
(205) 836-9923
Birmingham, AL 35210
(205) 836-9923
6100 Old Leeds Rd
Birmingham, AL 35210
(205) 379-5357
Birmingham, AL 35210
(205) 379-5357
Gr: 9-12
Shades Valley Technical Academy (Closed 2010)
Vocational School
5191 Pine Whispers Dr
Birmingham, AL 35210
(205) 379-5360
Birmingham, AL 35210
(205) 379-5360
Gr: 9-12 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
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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