For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,319 students in 35022, AL.
The top-ranked public preschools in 35022, AL are Mccalla Elementary School, Westhills Elementary School and Greenwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 35022 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Alabama public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in 35022, AL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public preschool average of 48% (majority Black).
Best 35022, AL Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mccalla Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2020 Mccalla School Road
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 379-3750
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 379-3750
Gr: PK-5 | 752 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #22.
Westhills Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
710 Glenn Rd
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 432-3500
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 432-3500
Gr: PK-5 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Greenwood Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5012 Roselyn Road Southeast
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 432-3201
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 432-3201
Gr: PK-5 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 35022, AL?
The top-ranked public preschools in 35022, AL include Mccalla Elementary School, Westhills Elementary School and Greenwood Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 35022?
3 public preschools are located in 35022.
What is the racial composition of students in 35022?
35022 public preschools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public preschools average of 48% (majority Black).
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