For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 3,809 students in Covington County, AL.
The top ranked public preschools in Covington County, AL are Opp Elementary School, Andalusia Elementary School and Straughn Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Covington County, AL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Alabama public pre school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in Covington County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Alabama public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public preschool average of 48% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Covington County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Opp Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
27098 Bobcat Drive
Opp, AL 36467
(334) 493-6031
Opp, AL 36467
(334) 493-6031
Grades: PK-4
| 535 students
Rank: #22.
Andalusia Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1501 West Bypass
Andalusia, AL 36420
(334) 222-1224
Andalusia, AL 36420
(334) 222-1224
Grades: PK-6
| 1,125 students
Rank: #33.
Straughn Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
29324 Straughn School Road
Andalusia, AL 36421
(334) 427-1311
Andalusia, AL 36421
(334) 427-1311
Grades: PK-5
| 609 students
Rank: #44.
Pleasant Home School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12548 Falco Road
Andalusia, AL 36420
(334) 222-1315
Andalusia, AL 36420
(334) 222-1315
Grades: PK-12
| 511 students
Rank: #55.
Ws Harlan Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1641 Mohegan St
Lockhart, AL 36455
(334) 858-3294
Lockhart, AL 36455
(334) 858-3294
Grades: PK-6
| 311 students
Rank: #66.
Fleeta School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
27463 County Road 30
Opp, AL 36467
(334) 493-6772
Opp, AL 36467
(334) 493-6772
Grades: PK-8
| 197 students
Rank: #77.
Red Level School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
28551 Barrow Road
Red Level, AL 36474
(334) 469-5315
Red Level, AL 36474
(334) 469-5315
Grades: PK-12
| 521 students
Covington County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
22975 Seventh Ave
Florala, AL 36442
(334) 858-3642
Florala, AL 36442
(334) 858-3642
Grades: 7-9
| n/a students
28551 Barrow Road
Red Level, AL 36474
(334) 469-5315
Red Level, AL 36474
(334) 469-5315
Grades: 7-12
| 225 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Covington County, AL?
The top ranked public preschools in Covington County, AL include Opp Elementary School, Andalusia Elementary School and Straughn Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Covington County?
7 public preschools are located in Covington County.
What is the racial composition of students in Covington County?
Covington County public preschools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public preschools average of 48% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Covington County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Covington County include: Fleeta School vs. Opp Elementary School, Opp Elementary School vs. Fleeta School, Andalusia Elementary School vs. Straughn Elementary School
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