Top 5 Best Dallas County Public Preschools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public preschools serving 1,648 students in Dallas County, AL.
The top ranked public preschools in Dallas County, AL are Je Terry Elementary School, Valley Grande Elementary School and Byrd First Class Early Learning Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dallas County, AL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Alabama public pre school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Dallas County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public preschool average of 46% (majority Black).

Best Public Preschools in Dallas County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Je Terry Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
70 Academy St
Plantersville, AL 36758
(334) 366-2838
Grades: PK-6
| 105 students
Rank: #22.
Valley Grande Elementary School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2765 Dallas County Road 81
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 872-7661
Grades: PK-6
| 367 students
625 Lapsley St
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 874-1620
Grades: PK
| 0 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Payne Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1529 N Franklin St
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 874-1660
Grades: PK-5
| 160 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Salem Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3486 Dallas Road 3
Orrville, AL 36767
(334) 996-8636
Grades: PK-5
| 172 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Brantley Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5585 Water Ave
Selma, AL 36703
(334) 874-8185
Grades: PK-6
| 235 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Sophia P Kingston Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2224 Selma Ave
Selma, AL 36703
(334) 874-1635
Grades: PK-5
| 258 students
Rank: #88.
Clark Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
405 Lawrence St
Selma, AL 36703
(334) 874-1630
Grades: PK-5
| 178 students
Rank: n/an/a
3104 Old Montgomery Hwy
Selma, AL 36703
(334) 874-9566
Grades: PK-2
| 173 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Dallas County, AL

Dallas County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1101 Woodrow Ave
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 874-1625
Grades: PK-5
| 121 students
7333 County Road 33
Orrville, AL 36767
(334) 996-8383
Grades: 3-6
| n/a students
1002 Mabry St
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 874-1650
Grades: K-5
| 135 students
1002 Selfield Rd
Selma, AL 36703
(334) 877-0629
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
80 Mel Bailey Drive
Minter, AL 36761
(334) 872-6196
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
6200 Dallas Road 30
Sardis, AL 36775
(334) 874-8588
Grades: 3-6
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Dallas County, AL?
The top ranked public preschools in Dallas County, AL include Je Terry Elementary School, Valley Grande Elementary School and Byrd First Class Early Learning Center.
How many public preschools are located in Dallas County, AL?
9 public preschools are located in Dallas County, AL.
What is the racial composition of students in Dallas County, AL?
Dallas County, AL public preschools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public preschools average of 46% (majority Black).

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