For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 2,271 students in Marion County, AL. The top-ranked public preschools in Marion County, AL are Guin Elementary School, Winfield Elementary School and Hamilton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marion County, AL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Alabama public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in Marion County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Alabama public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public preschool average of 48% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Marion County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Guin Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7980 U S Highway 43
Guin, AL 35563
(205) 468-3433
Guin, AL 35563
(205) 468-3433
Gr: PK-6 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Winfield Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
601 County Highway 14
Winfield, AL 35594
(205) 487-2305
Winfield, AL 35594
(205) 487-2305
Gr: PK-4 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Hamilton Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
784 10th Ave Sw
Hamilton, AL 35570
(205) 921-2145
Hamilton, AL 35570
(205) 921-2145
Gr: PK-4 | 638 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #44.
Hackleburg Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
185 School Street
Hackleburg, AL 35564
(205) 935-5156
Hackleburg, AL 35564
(205) 935-5156
Gr: PK-5 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #55.
Phillips Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
160 School Ave
Bear Creek, AL 35543
(205) 486-5062
Bear Creek, AL 35543
(205) 486-5062
Gr: PK-6 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Marion County, AL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Marion County, AL include Guin Elementary School, Winfield Elementary School and Hamilton Elementary School. Marion County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Alabama.
How many public preschools are located in Marion County?
6 public preschools are located in Marion County.
What is the racial composition of students in Marion County?
Marion County public preschools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public preschools average of 48% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Marion County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Marion County include: Hackleburg Elementary School vs. Winfield Elementary School, Winfield Elementary School vs. Hackleburg Elementary School
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