For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,089 students in Gardendale, AL.
The top-ranked public preschools in Gardendale, AL are Snow Rogers Elementary School and Gardendale Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gardendale, AL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Alabama public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in Gardendale have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Alabama public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public preschool average of 48% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Gardendale, AL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Snow Rogers Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2636 Snow Rogers Rd
Gardendale, AL 35071
(205) 379-5400
Gardendale, AL 35071
(205) 379-5400
Gr: PK-5 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Gardendale Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
860 Bauers Ln
Gardendale, AL 35071
(205) 379-3550
Gardendale, AL 35071
(205) 379-3550
Gr: PK-5 | 700 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Gardendale, AL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Gardendale, AL include Snow Rogers Elementary School and Gardendale Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Gardendale?
2 public preschools are located in Gardendale.
What is the racial composition of students in Gardendale?
Gardendale public preschools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public preschools average of 48% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Gardendale are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Gardendale include: Snow Rogers Elementary School vs. Gardendale Elementary School, Gardendale Elementary School vs. Snow Rogers Elementary School
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