For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 2,696 students in 36605, AL.
The top ranked public preschools in 36605, AL are Hollingers Island Elementary School, Dr Robert W Gilliard Elementary School and Erwin Craighead Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 36605 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Alabama public pre school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in 36605, AL have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public preschool average of 48% (majority Black).
Best 36605, AL Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hollingers Island Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2400 Hammock Rd
Mobile, AL 36605
(251) 221-1376
Mobile, AL 36605
(251) 221-1376
Grades: PK-5
| 277 students
Rank: #22.
Dr Robert W Gilliard Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2757 Dauphin Island Parkway
Mobile, AL 36605
(251) 221-1820
Mobile, AL 36605
(251) 221-1820
Grades: PK-5
| 803 students
Rank: #33.
Erwin Craighead Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1000 South Ann St
Mobile, AL 36605
(251) 221-1155
Mobile, AL 36605
(251) 221-1155
Grades: PK-5
| 411 students
Rank: #44.
Morningside Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2700 Greenbrier Dr South
Mobile, AL 36605
(251) 221-1540
Mobile, AL 36605
(251) 221-1540
Grades: PK-5
| 487 students
Rank: #55.
Maryvale Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1901 N Maryvale St
Mobile, AL 36605
(251) 221-1810
Mobile, AL 36605
(251) 221-1810
Grades: PK-5
| 451 students
Rank: #66.
George Hall Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1108 Antwerp St
Mobile, AL 36605
(251) 221-1345
Mobile, AL 36605
(251) 221-1345
Grades: PK-5
| 267 students
36605, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2173 Dauphin Island Pkwy
Mobile, AL 36605
(251) 221-1766
Mobile, AL 36605
(251) 221-1766
Grades: K-5
| 254 students
1901 Hurtel St
Mobile, AL 36605
(251) 221-2189
Mobile, AL 36605
(251) 221-2189
Grades: 6-8
| 264 students
The Phoenix Prog (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1107 Arlington St
Mobile, AL 36605
(251) 432-7301
Mobile, AL 36605
(251) 432-7301
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 36605, AL?
The top ranked public preschools in 36605, AL include Hollingers Island Elementary School, Dr Robert W Gilliard Elementary School and Erwin Craighead Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 36605?
6 public preschools are located in 36605.
What is the racial composition of students in 36605?
36605 public preschools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public preschools average of 48% (majority Black).
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