For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 4,508 students in Chilton County, AL.
The top ranked public preschools in Chilton County, AL are Clanton Elementary School, Jemison Elementary School and Thorsby High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chilton County, AL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Alabama public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in Chilton County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public preschool average of 48% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Chilton County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clanton Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1000 Cloverleaf Dr
Clanton, AL 35045
(205) 280-2730
Clanton, AL 35045
(205) 280-2730
Gr: PK-3 | 1,013 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Jemison Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1495 County Road 44
Jemison, AL 35085
(205) 280-4820
Jemison, AL 35085
(205) 280-4820
Gr: PK-3 | 759 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #33.
Thorsby High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
54 Opportunity Dr
Thorsby, AL 35171
(205) 280-4880
Thorsby, AL 35171
(205) 280-4880
Gr: PK-12 | 847 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
Isabella High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11338 County Road 15
Maplesville, AL 36750
(205) 280-2770
Maplesville, AL 36750
(205) 280-2770
Gr: PK-12 | 769 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #55.
Verbena High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
202 County Road 510
Verbena, AL 36091
(205) 280-2820
Verbena, AL 36091
(205) 280-2820
Gr: PK-12 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #66.
Maplesville High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1256 Al Highway 139
Maplesville, AL 36750
(205) 280-4904
Maplesville, AL 36750
(205) 280-4904
Gr: PK-12 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Chilton County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
25195 Us Highway 31
Jemison, AL 35085
(205) 280-4860
Jemison, AL 35085
(205) 280-4860
Gr: 9-12 | 685 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Chilton County, AL?
The top ranked public preschools in Chilton County, AL include Clanton Elementary School, Jemison Elementary School and Thorsby High School.
How many public preschools are located in Chilton County?
6 public preschools are located in Chilton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Chilton County?
Chilton County public preschools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public preschools average of 48% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Chilton County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Chilton County include: Clanton Elementary School vs. Isabella High School, Maplesville High School vs. Isabella High School, Jemison Elementary School vs. Isabella High School
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