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Best Alabama Magnet Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 magnet public preschools serving 4,372 students in Alabama.
Learn more about how magnet schools work. The top-ranked magnet public preschools in Alabama are Eicholdmertz School Of Math And Science, W H Council Traditional School and Mulkey Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Alabama magnet public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Alabama public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public preschool average of 48% (majority Black).

Best Magnet Public Preschools in Alabama (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Eicholdmertz School Of Math And Science
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
2815 Government Street
Mobile, AL 36606
(251) 221-1105
Gr: PK-5 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #22.
W H Council Traditional School
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
751 Wilkinson St
Mobile, AL 36603
(251) 221-1139
Gr: PK-5 | 577 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #33.
Mulkey Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
800 W Meadow Ave
Geneva, AL 36340
(334) 684-2294
Gr: PK-5 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #44.
Academy For Science Foreign Language
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3221 Mastin Lake Rd
Huntsville, AL 35810
(256) 428-7000
Gr: PK-5 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #55.
Christian School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
725 Mountain Dr
Birmingham, AL 35206
(205) 231-5249
Gr: PK-8 | 574 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
Princeton School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1425 2nd Ave W
Birmingham, AL 35208
(205) 231-2500
Gr: PK-5 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #77.
Carver Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3100 Mobile Dr
Montgomery, AL 36108
(334) 269-3625
Gr: PK-5 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
Academy For Academics Arts Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4800 Sparkman Drive Ne
Huntsville, AL 35810
(256) 428-7600
Gr: PK-5 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #99.
The Alberta School Of Performing Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2700 University Blvd E
Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
(205) 759-3564
Gr: PK-8 | 632 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
Benjamin Davis Elementary School
Magnet School
417 Monroe Dr Nw
Decatur, AL 35601
(256) 552-3025
Gr: PK-2 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 62%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked magnet public preschools in Alabama?
The top-ranked magnet public preschools in Alabama include Eicholdmertz School Of Math And Science, W H Council Traditional School and Mulkey Elementary School.
How many magnet public preschools are located in Alabama?
10 magnet public preschools are located in Alabama.
What is the racial composition of students in Alabama?
Alabama magnet public preschools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public preschools average of 48% (majority Black).

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