For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 618 students in the neighborhood of Central City, Birmingham, AL.
The top ranked public preschool in Central City is Phillips Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Central City, Birmingham, AL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Alabama public pre school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public preschool average of 48% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of Central City, Birmingham, AL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Phillips Academy
(Math: 40% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2316 7th Avenue North
Birmingham, AL 35203
(205) 231-9500
Birmingham, AL 35203
(205) 231-9500
Grades: PK-8
| 631 students
Rank: n/an/a
Homebound Elementary School
Special Education School
2015 Park Place
Birmingham, AL 35202
(205) 231-4777
Birmingham, AL 35202
(205) 231-4777
Grades: PK-6
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Central City, Birmingham, AL?
The top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Central City, Birmingham, AL include Phillips Academy.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Central City, Birmingham?
2 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Central City, Birmingham.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Central City, Birmingham?
the neighborhood of Central City, Birmingham public preschools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public preschools average of 48% (majority Black).
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