For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 3,182 students in Franklin County, AL.
The top ranked public preschools in Franklin County, AL are Phil Campbell Elementary School, Red Bay Elementary School and East Franklin Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Franklin County, AL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Alabama public pre school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in Franklin County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public preschool average of 48% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Franklin County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Phil Campbell Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
148 Camp Street
Phil Campbell, AL 35581
(256) 331-2170
Phil Campbell, AL 35581
(256) 331-2170
Grades: PK-6
| 450 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Red Bay Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
800 8th Street
Red Bay, AL 35582
(256) 331-2270
Red Bay, AL 35582
(256) 331-2270
Grades: PK-6
| 432 students
Rank: #33.
East Franklin Junior High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1815 Highway 89
Phil Campbell, AL 35581
(256) 331-2140
Phil Campbell, AL 35581
(256) 331-2140
Grades: PK-9
| 225 students
Rank: #44.
Belgreen High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
14220 Highway 187
Russellville, AL 35653
(256) 332-1376
Russellville, AL 35653
(256) 332-1376
Grades: PK-12
| 566 students
Rank: #55.
Tharptown Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
145 Highway 80
Russellville, AL 35654
(256) 332-3404
Russellville, AL 35654
(256) 332-3404
Grades: PK-6
| 548 students
Rank: #66.
Vina High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8250 County Road 23
Vina, AL 35593
(256) 331-2260
Vina, AL 35593
(256) 331-2260
Grades: PK-12
| 274 students
Rank: n/an/a
1340 Clay Ave
Russellville, AL 35653
(256) 331-2122
Russellville, AL 35653
(256) 331-2122
Grades: PK-2
| 687 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Franklin County, AL?
The top ranked public preschools in Franklin County, AL include Phil Campbell Elementary School, Red Bay Elementary School and East Franklin Junior High School.
How many public preschools are located in Franklin County?
7 public preschools are located in Franklin County.
What is the racial composition of students in Franklin County?
Franklin County public preschools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public preschools average of 48% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Franklin County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Franklin County include: Belgreen High School vs. East Franklin Junior High School, East Franklin Junior High School vs. Belgreen High School
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