For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,483 students in 36693, AL.
The top-ranked public preschools in 36693, AL are Hl Sonny Callahan School For The Deaf And Blind, Kate Shepard Elementary School and Olive J Dodge Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 36693 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Alabama public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in 36693, AL have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public preschool average of 48% (majority Black).
Best 36693, AL Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hl Sonny Callahan School For The Deaf And Blind
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3980 Burma Road
Mobile, AL 36693
(251) 221-5454
Mobile, AL 36693
(251) 221-5454
Gr: PK-5 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #22.
Kate Shepard Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3980b Burma Rd
Mobile, AL 36693
(251) 221-1645
Mobile, AL 36693
(251) 221-1645
Gr: PK-5 | 576 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #33.
Olive J Dodge Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2615 Longleaf Dr
Mobile, AL 36693
(251) 221-1195
Mobile, AL 36693
(251) 221-1195
Gr: PK-5 | 862 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 36693, AL?
The top-ranked public preschools in 36693, AL include Hl Sonny Callahan School For The Deaf And Blind, Kate Shepard Elementary School and Olive J Dodge Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 36693?
3 public preschools are located in 36693.
What is the racial composition of students in 36693?
36693 public preschools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public preschools average of 48% (majority Black).
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