For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,836 students in Fairhope, AL. The top ranked public preschools in Fairhope, AL are Fairhope West Elementary School and J Larry Newton School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fairhope, AL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Alabama public pre school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in Fairhope have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Alabama public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public preschool average of 48% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Fairhope, AL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fairhope West Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
408 N Section Street
Fairhope, AL 36532
(251) 928-8400
Fairhope, AL 36532
(251) 928-8400
Grades: PK-6
| 990 students
Rank: #22.
J Larry Newton School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9761 County Road 32
Fairhope, AL 36532
(251) 990-3858
Fairhope, AL 36532
(251) 990-3858
Grades: PK-6
| 846 students
Fairhope, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Baldwin County Alternative School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
6925 Twin Beech Rd
Fairhope, AL 36532
(251) 928-5172
Fairhope, AL 36532
(251) 928-5172
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
100 S Church St
Fairhope, AL 36532
(251) 928-7011
Fairhope, AL 36532
(251) 928-7011
Grades: PK-K
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Fairhope, AL?
The top ranked public preschools in Fairhope, AL include Fairhope West Elementary School and J Larry Newton School. Fairhope has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Alabama.
How many public preschools are located in Fairhope?
2 public preschools are located in Fairhope.
What is the racial composition of students in Fairhope?
Fairhope public preschools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public preschools average of 48% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Fairhope are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Fairhope include: J Larry Newton School vs. Fairhope West Elementary School
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