For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 306 students in Fort Payne, AL.
The top-ranked public preschools in Fort Payne, AL are Williams Avenue Elementary School and Ruhuma Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fort Payne, AL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Alabama public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in Fort Payne have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public preschool average of 48% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Fort Payne, AL (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Williams Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 54% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1700 Williams Ave Ne
Fort Payne, AL 35967
(256) 845-0626
Fort Payne, AL 35967
(256) 845-0626
Gr: PK | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Ruhuma Junior High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3371 County Road 81
Fort Payne, AL 35967
(256) 845-3377
Fort Payne, AL 35967
(256) 845-3377
Gr: PK-8 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Fort Payne, AL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Fort Payne, AL include Williams Avenue Elementary School and Ruhuma Junior High School.
How many public preschools are located in Fort Payne?
2 public preschools are located in Fort Payne.
What is the racial composition of students in Fort Payne?
Fort Payne public preschools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public preschools average of 48% (majority Black).
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