For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 2,640 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 24% (versus the Alabama public pre school average of 34%), 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hollingers Island Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2400 Hammock Rd
Mobile, AL 36605
(251) 221-1376
Mobile, AL 36605
(251) 221-1376
Gr: PK-5 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Dr Robert W Gilliard Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2757 Dauphin Island Parkway
Mobile, AL 36605
(251) 221-1820
Mobile, AL 36605
(251) 221-1820
Gr: PK-5 | 806 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #33.
Erwin Craighead Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1000 South Ann St
Mobile, AL 36605
(251) 221-1155
Mobile, AL 36605
(251) 221-1155
Gr: PK-5 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Morningside Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2700 Greenbrier Dr South
Mobile, AL 36605
(251) 221-1540
Mobile, AL 36605
(251) 221-1540
Gr: PK-5 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
George Hall Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1108 Antwerp St
Mobile, AL 36605
(251) 221-1345
Mobile, AL 36605
(251) 221-1345
Gr: PK-5 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Maryvale Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1901 N Maryvale St
Mobile, AL 36605
(251) 221-1810
Mobile, AL 36605
(251) 221-1810
Gr: PK-5 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
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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