For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 946 students in Clay County, AL.
The top ranked public preschools in Clay County, AL are Lineville Elementary School and Ashland Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clay County, AL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Alabama public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in Clay County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public preschool average of 48% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Clay County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lineville Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
18 West Main
Lineville, AL 36266
(256) 396-1420
Lineville, AL 36266
(256) 396-1420
Gr: PK-6 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Ashland Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
223 3rd Street Sw
Ashland, AL 36251
(256) 396-1466
Ashland, AL 36251
(256) 396-1466
Gr: PK-6 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Clay County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
P O Box 85
Millerville, AL 36267
(256) 354-7564
Millerville, AL 36267
(256) 354-7564
Gr: K-12 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
1001 Taylor Road
Lineville, AL 36266
(256) 354-5414
Lineville, AL 36266
(256) 354-5414
Gr: 7-8
1025 School Rd
Cragford, AL 36255
(256) 354-2375
Cragford, AL 36255
(256) 354-2375
Gr: K-12 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Clay County, AL?
The top ranked public preschools in Clay County, AL include Lineville Elementary School and Ashland Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Clay County?
2 public preschools are located in Clay County.
What is the racial composition of students in Clay County?
Clay County public preschools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public preschools average of 48% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Clay County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Clay County include: Lineville Elementary School vs. Ashland Elementary School, Ashland Elementary School vs. Lineville Elementary School
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