For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 4,039 students in Florence, AL.
The top ranked public preschools in Florence, AL are Kilby Laboratory School, Forest Hills School and Underwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Florence, AL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Alabama public pre school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in Florence have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Alabama public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public preschool average of 48% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Florence, AL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kilby Laboratory School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
611 N Pine St
Florence, AL 35632
(256) 765-4303
Florence, AL 35632
(256) 765-4303
Grades: PK-6
| 201 students
Rank: #22.
Forest Hills School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
101 Stovall Dr
Florence, AL 35633
(256) 768-2500
Florence, AL 35633
(256) 768-2500
Grades: PK-4
| 827 students
Rank: #33.
Underwood Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4725 Highway 157
Florence, AL 35633
(256) 764-8939
Florence, AL 35633
(256) 764-8939
Grades: PK-6
| 352 students
Rank: #44.
Weeden Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 Baldwin Street
Florence, AL 35630
(256) 768-2900
Florence, AL 35630
(256) 768-2900
Grades: PK-4
| 422 students
Rank: #55.
Harlan Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2233 Mcburney Dr
Florence, AL 35630
(256) 768-2700
Florence, AL 35630
(256) 768-2700
Grades: PK-4
| 389 students
Rank: n/an/a
3000 County Road 200
Florence, AL 35633
(256) 764-2903
Florence, AL 35633
(256) 764-2903
Grades: PK-6
| 707 students
Rank: n/an/a
300 Rogers Lane
Florence, AL 35630
(256) 757-3106
Florence, AL 35630
(256) 757-3106
Grades: PK-6
| 585 students
Rank: n/an/a
7601 Highway 17
Florence, AL 35634
(256) 764-8470
Florence, AL 35634
(256) 764-8470
Grades: PK-6
| 556 students
Florence, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1701 Cole St
Florence, AL 35630
(256) 768-2300
Florence, AL 35630
(256) 768-2300
Grades: PK-4
| 224 students
12101 Highway 157 N
Florence, AL 35633
(256) 764-4816
Florence, AL 35633
(256) 764-4816
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
611 North Pine Street
Florence, AL 35632
(256) 765-4303
Florence, AL 35632
(256) 765-4303
Grades: PK-6
| 167 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Florence, AL?
The top ranked public preschools in Florence, AL include Kilby Laboratory School, Forest Hills School and Underwood Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Florence?
8 public preschools are located in Florence.
What is the racial composition of students in Florence?
Florence public preschools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public preschools average of 48% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Florence are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Florence include: Harlan Elementary School vs. Weeden Elementary School, Weeden Elementary School vs. Harlan Elementary School, Underwood Elementary School vs. Forest Hills School
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