For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 1,162 students in Gulf Shores, AL.
The top ranked public preschool in Gulf Shores, AL is Gulf Shores Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gulf Shores, AL public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Alabama public pre school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in Gulf Shores have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Alabama public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public preschool average of 48% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Gulf Shores, AL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gulf Shores Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1600 E 3rd St
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
(251) 968-7375
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
(251) 968-7375
Grades: PK-5
| 1,162 students
Gulf Shores, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1600 East 3rd St
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
(251) 968-7375
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
(251) 968-7375
Grades: PK-6
| 1,065 students
600 E 15th Ave
Gulf Shores, AL 36547
(251) 968-4747
Gulf Shores, AL 36547
(251) 968-4747
Grades: 9-12
| 874 students
450 E 15th Ave
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
(251) 968-8719
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
(251) 968-8719
Grades: 7-8
| 441 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Gulf Shores, AL?
The top ranked public preschools in Gulf Shores, AL include Gulf Shores Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Gulf Shores?
1 public preschools are located in Gulf Shores.
What is the racial composition of students in Gulf Shores?
Gulf Shores public preschools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public preschools average of 48% (majority Black).
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