For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,239 students in 35903, AL.
The top-ranked public preschools in 35903, AL are Hokes Bluff Elementary School, Donehoo Elementary School and Adams Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 35903 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Alabama public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in 35903, AL have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public preschool average of 48% (majority Black).
Best 35903, AL Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hokes Bluff Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5375 Main Street
Gadsden, AL 35903
(256) 492-5571
Gadsden, AL 35903
(256) 492-5571
Gr: PK-5 | 591 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Donehoo Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1109 E Broad St
Gadsden, AL 35903
(256) 546-3604
Gadsden, AL 35903
(256) 546-3604
Gr: PK-5 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #33.
Adams Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
919 Raley St
Gadsden, AL 35903
(256) 492-4952
Gadsden, AL 35903
(256) 492-4952
Gr: PK-5 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
35903, Alabama 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1109 Hoke St
Gadsden, AL 35903
(256) 492-3061
Gadsden, AL 35903
(256) 492-3061
Gr: 9-12 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Weaver Technical Center (Closed 2015)
Vocational School
1001 George Wallace Drive
Gadsden, AL 35903
(256) 492-6441
Gadsden, AL 35903
(256) 492-6441
Gr: 10-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 35903, AL?
The top-ranked public preschools in 35903, AL include Hokes Bluff Elementary School, Donehoo Elementary School and Adams Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 35903?
3 public preschools are located in 35903.
What is the racial composition of students in 35903?
35903 public preschools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public preschools average of 48% (majority Black).
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