For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,589 students in Lamar County, AL.
The top ranked public preschools in Lamar County, AL are Vernon Elementary School, South Lamar School and Sulligent School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lamar County, AL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Alabama public pre school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in Lamar County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Alabama public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public preschool average of 48% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Lamar County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Vernon Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9700 Hwy 18 W
Vernon, AL 35592
(205) 695-9728
Vernon, AL 35592
(205) 695-9728
Grades: PK-3
| 281 students
Rank: #22.
South Lamar School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 Sls Road
Millport, AL 35576
(205) 662-4411
Millport, AL 35576
(205) 662-4411
Grades: PK-12
| 615 students
Rank: #33.
Sulligent School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 Elm St
Sulligent, AL 35586
(205) 698-9254
Sulligent, AL 35586
(205) 698-9254
Grades: PK-12
| 693 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Lamar County, AL?
The top ranked public preschools in Lamar County, AL include Vernon Elementary School, South Lamar School and Sulligent School.
How many public preschools are located in Lamar County?
3 public preschools are located in Lamar County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lamar County?
Lamar County public preschools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public preschools average of 48% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Lamar County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Lamar County include: South Lamar School vs. Sulligent School
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