For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,290 students in 35901, AL.
The top ranked public preschools in 35901, AL are Eura Brown Elementary School, Gaston Elementary School and W E Striplin Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 35901 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Alabama public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in 35901, AL have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Alabama public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public preschool average of 48% (majority Black).
Best 35901, AL Public Preschools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Eura Brown Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1231 Alcott Rd
Gadsden, AL 35901
(256) 546-0011
Gadsden, AL 35901
(256) 546-0011
Gr: PK-5 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Gaston Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4550 Us Highway 411
Gadsden, AL 35901
(256) 547-8828
Gadsden, AL 35901
(256) 547-8828
Gr: PK-6 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
W E Striplin Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
600 Cleveland Ave
Gadsden, AL 35901
(256) 546-8616
Gadsden, AL 35901
(256) 546-8616
Gr: PK-5 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #44.
Thompson Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
236 Goldenrod Ave
Gadsden, AL 35901
(256) 546-7011
Gadsden, AL 35901
(256) 546-7011
Gr: PK-5 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: n/an/a
Etowah County Special Education Learning Center
Special Education School
401 Broad Street
Gadsden, AL 35901
(256) 442-1050
Gadsden, AL 35901
(256) 442-1050
Gr: PK-12
35901, Alabama 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2000 S 11th St
Gadsden, AL 35901
(256) 546-1373
Gadsden, AL 35901
(256) 546-1373
Gr: K-5 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 35901, AL?
The top ranked public preschools in 35901, AL include Eura Brown Elementary School, Gaston Elementary School and W E Striplin Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 35901?
5 public preschools are located in 35901.
What is the racial composition of students in 35901?
35901 public preschools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public preschools average of 48% (majority Black).
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