For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,563 students in 35640, AL.
The top ranked public preschools in 35640, AL are Barkley Bridge Elementary School, Crestline Elementary School and Fe Burleson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø preschools in zipcode 35640 have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Alabama public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in 35640, AL have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Alabama public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public preschool average of 48% (majority Black).
Best 35640, AL ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Preschools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Barkley Bridge Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2333 Barkley Bridge Rd
Hartselle, AL 35640
(256) 773-1931
Hartselle, AL 35640
(256) 773-1931
Gr: PK-4 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Crestline Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
600 Crestline Dr Sw
Hartselle, AL 35640
(256) 773-9967
Hartselle, AL 35640
(256) 773-9967
Gr: PK-4 | 591 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Fe Burleson Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1100 Bethel Road Ne
Hartselle, AL 35640
(256) 773-2411
Hartselle, AL 35640
(256) 773-2411
Gr: PK-4 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
35640, Alabama ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Hartselle Area Vocational Center (Closed 2015)
Vocational School
904 S Sparkman St
Hartselle, AL 35640
(256) 773-5426
Hartselle, AL 35640
(256) 773-5426
Gr: 9-12
72 Plainview
Hartselle, AL 35640
(256) 773-6458
Hartselle, AL 35640
(256) 773-6458
Gr: PK-6 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 35640, AL?
The top ranked public preschools in 35640, AL include Barkley Bridge Elementary School, Crestline Elementary School and Fe Burleson Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 35640?
3 public preschools are located in 35640.
What is the racial composition of students in 35640?
35640 public preschools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public preschools average of 48% (majority Black).
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