For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 2,303 students in Pike County, AL.
The top ranked public preschools in Pike County, AL are Banks School, Pike County Elementary School and Troy Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pike County, AL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Alabama public pre school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in Pike County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public preschool average of 48% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Pike County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Banks School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9769 N U S Hwy 29
Banks, AL 36005
(334) 243-5514
Banks, AL 36005
(334) 243-5514
Grades: PK-8
| 374 students
Rank: #22.
Pike County Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
186 Hillcrest Court
Brundidge, AL 36010
(334) 735-2683
Brundidge, AL 36010
(334) 735-2683
Grades: PK-6
| 467 students
Rank: #33.
Troy Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
503 Gibbs St
Troy, AL 36081
(334) 566-1444
Troy, AL 36081
(334) 566-1444
Grades: PK-6
| 996 students
Rank: #44.
Goshen Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
23 County Road 2238
Goshen, AL 36035
(334) 566-1851
Goshen, AL 36035
(334) 566-1851
Grades: PK-6
| 466 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Pike County, AL?
The top ranked public preschools in Pike County, AL include Banks School, Pike County Elementary School and Troy Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Pike County?
4 public preschools are located in Pike County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pike County?
Pike County public preschools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public preschools average of 48% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Pike County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Pike County include: Pike County Elementary School vs. Goshen Elementary School, Troy Elementary School vs. Goshen Elementary School, Banks School vs. Goshen Elementary School
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