For the 2024 school year, there are 13 public preschools serving 6,964 students in Lee County, AL.
The top ranked public preschools in Lee County, AL are Cary Woods Elementary School, Dean Road Elementary School and South Smiths Station Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lee County, AL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Alabama public pre school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Lee County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Alabama public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public preschool average of 46% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Lee County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
715 Sanders St
Auburn, AL 36830
(334) 887-4940
Auburn, AL 36830
(334) 887-4940
Grades: PK-2
| 505 students
Rank: #22.
335 S Dean Rd
Auburn, AL 36830
(334) 887-4900
Auburn, AL 36830
(334) 887-4900
Grades: PK-2
| 424 students
Rank: #33.
South Smiths Station Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
80 Brown Road
Smiths Station, AL 36877
(334) 664-4062
Smiths Station, AL 36877
(334) 664-4062
Grades: PK-6
| 666 students
Rank: #44.
Beauregard Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 Lee Road 431
Opelika, AL 36804
(334) 705-6011
Opelika, AL 36804
(334) 705-6011
Grades: PK-4
| 742 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Dixie Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4914 Us Highway 80 W
Opelika, AL 36804
(334) 468-5323
Opelika, AL 36804
(334) 468-5323
Grades: PK-5
| 245 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
West Smiths Station Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
150 Stringer Weeks Road
Smiths Station, AL 36877
(334) 664-4050
Smiths Station, AL 36877
(334) 664-4050
Grades: PK-6
| 880 students
Rank: #77.
East Smiths Station Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
171 Mill Creek Drive
Smiths Station, AL 36877
(334) 664-4061
Smiths Station, AL 36877
(334) 664-4061
Grades: PK-6
| 827 students
Rank: #88.
Wacoochee Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
125 Lee Road 254
Salem, AL 36874
(334) 664-4072
Salem, AL 36874
(334) 664-4072
Grades: PK-6
| 631 students
Rank: #99.
Loachapoka Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
685 Lee Road 61
Loachapoka, AL 36865
(334) 705-6031
Loachapoka, AL 36865
(334) 705-6031
Grades: PK-6
| 306 students
Rank: n/an/a
721 E University Dr
Auburn, AL 36830
(334) 887-4950
Auburn, AL 36830
(334) 887-4950
Grades: PK-2
| 506 students
Rank: n/an/a
307 Carver Ave
Opelika, AL 36801
(334) 745-9712
Opelika, AL 36801
(334) 745-9712
Grades: PK-2
| 395 students
Rank: n/an/a
700 Jeter Ave
Opelika, AL 36801
(334) 745-9723
Opelika, AL 36801
(334) 745-9723
Grades: PK-2
| 397 students
Rank: n/an/a
2712 Marvyn Pkwy
Opelika, AL 36804
(334) 745-9711
Opelika, AL 36804
(334) 745-9711
Grades: PK-2
| 440 students
Lee County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Brown Center (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
1103 Glenn St
Opelika, AL 36801
(334) 745-9709
Opelika, AL 36801
(334) 745-9709
Grades: K-12
| 82 students
The Learning Tree Birmingham (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
421 Opelika Rd
Auburn, AL 36830
(334) 649-4420
Auburn, AL 36830
(334) 649-4420
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Lee County Youth Detention Center (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
1109 Spring Drive
Opelika, AL 36801
(334) 745-6771
Opelika, AL 36801
(334) 745-6771
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Lee County, AL?
The top ranked public preschools in Lee County, AL include Cary Woods Elementary School, Dean Road Elementary School and South Smiths Station Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Lee County, AL?
13 public preschools are located in Lee County, AL.
What is the racial composition of students in Lee County, AL?
Lee County, AL public preschools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public preschools average of 46% (majority Black).
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