For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 2,186 students in 35405, AL.
The top-ranked public preschools in 35405, AL are Woodland Forrest Elementary School, Skyland Elementary School and Southview Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 35405 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Alabama public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in 35405, AL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public preschool average of 48% (majority Black).
Best 35405, AL Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Woodland Forrest Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6001 E Hargrove Rd E
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
(205) 759-3675
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
(205) 759-3675
Gr: PK-5 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #22.
Skyland Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
408 Skyland Boulevard East
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
(205) 759-3638
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
(205) 759-3638
Gr: PK-5 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Southview Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2601 Southview Drive
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
(205) 345-1325
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
(205) 345-1325
Gr: PK-5 | 645 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
350 Bobby Miller Pkwy
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
(205) 342-2939
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
(205) 342-2939
Gr: PK-2 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 35405, AL?
The top-ranked public preschools in 35405, AL include Woodland Forrest Elementary School, Skyland Elementary School and Southview Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 35405?
4 public preschools are located in 35405.
What is the racial composition of students in 35405?
35405 public preschools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public preschools average of 48% (majority Black).
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