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Best Bessemer Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 3,781 students in Bessemer, AL.
The top-ranked public preschools in Bessemer, AL are Oak Grove Elementary School, Concord Elementary School and Mccalla Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bessemer, AL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Alabama public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in Bessemer have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public preschool average of 48% (majority Black).

Best Public Preschools in Bessemer, AL (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oak Grove Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
9000 Tiger Cub Trail
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205) 379-2450
Gr: PK-5 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Concord Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1886 Learning Lane
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205) 379-3150
Gr: PK-5 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #33.
Mccalla Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2020 Mccalla School Road
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 379-3750
Gr: PK-5 | 765 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #44.
Hueytown Primary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1921 Primary School Drive
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205) 379-4950
Gr: PK-2 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #55.
Brighton School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3400 Brown Cir
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 379-2650
Gr: PK-8 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #66.
Abrams Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1200 23rd Street North
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 432-3100
Gr: PK-5 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Jonesboro Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
125 Owen Ave
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 432-3400
Gr: PK-5 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #88.
Charles F Hard Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2801 Arlington Ave
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 432-3300
Gr: PK-5 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Bessemer, Alabama

Bessemer, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Bessemer Center For Technology (Closed 2024)
Vocational School
4940 Premiere Parkway
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 432-3805
Gr: 9-12
Jefferson County Couns And Learning Ctrwest (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
131 Dabbs Avenue
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205) 379-4130
Gr: K-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Bessemer, AL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Bessemer, AL include Oak Grove Elementary School, Concord Elementary School and Mccalla Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Bessemer?
8 public preschools are located in Bessemer.
What is the racial composition of students in Bessemer?
Bessemer public preschools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public preschools average of 48% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Bessemer are often viewed compared to one another?

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