For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,069 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 ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Preschools in Gardendale, AL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: PK-5
| 390 students
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
Grades: PK-5
| 679 students
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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