For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 3,089 students in Phenix City, AL.
The top ranked public preschools in Phenix City, AL are Sherwood Elementary School, Ladonia Elementary School and Ridgecrest Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Phenix City, AL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Alabama public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in Phenix City have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public preschool average of 48% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Phenix City, AL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sherwood Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
706 Idle Hour Dr
Phenix City, AL 36867
(334) 298-7097
Phenix City, AL 36867
(334) 298-7097
Gr: PK-5 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #22.
Ladonia Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9 Woodland Dr
Phenix City, AL 36869
(334) 468-5805
Phenix City, AL 36869
(334) 468-5805
Gr: PK-5 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #33.
Ridgecrest Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1806 8th Pl So
Phenix City, AL 36869
(334) 298-3004
Phenix City, AL 36869
(334) 298-3004
Gr: PK-5 | 762 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #44.
Westview Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1012 Ingersoll Dr
Phenix City, AL 36867
(334) 298-4507
Phenix City, AL 36867
(334) 298-4507
Gr: PK-5 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #55.
Meadowlane Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
709 Meadowlane Dr
Phenix City, AL 36869
(334) 298-2568
Phenix City, AL 36869
(334) 298-2568
Gr: PK-5 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #66.
Phenix City Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2307 South Railroad Street
Phenix City, AL 36867
(334) 732-1160
Phenix City, AL 36867
(334) 732-1160
Gr: PK-5 | 657 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: n/an/a
Success Academy
Alternative School
1700 17th Avenue
Phenix City, AL 36867
(334) 298-9876
Phenix City, AL 36867
(334) 298-9876
Gr: PK-12
Phenix City, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Multi-handicapped Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
P O Box 400
Phenix City, AL 36868
(334) 855-0500
Phenix City, AL 36868
(334) 855-0500
Gr: PK-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
P O Box 400
Phenix City, AL 36868
(334) 855-3528
Phenix City, AL 36868
(334) 855-3528
Gr: K-5 | 74 students Minority enrollment: 88%
Russell Area Vocational School (Closed 2005)
Vocational School
P O Box 400
Phenix City, AL 36868
(334) 855-4378
Phenix City, AL 36868
(334) 855-4378
Gr: 10-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Phenix City, AL?
The top ranked public preschools in Phenix City, AL include Sherwood Elementary School, Ladonia Elementary School and Ridgecrest Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Phenix City?
7 public preschools are located in Phenix City.
What is the racial composition of students in Phenix City?
Phenix City public preschools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public preschools average of 48% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Phenix City are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Phenix City include: Ridgecrest Elementary School vs. Phenix City Elementary School, Phenix City Elementary School vs. Ridgecrest Elementary School, Phenix City Elementary School vs. Sherwood Elementary School
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