For the 2026 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 32% (versus the Alabama public pre school average of 34%), 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Banks School
(Math: 32% | 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
Gr: PK-8 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #22.
Pike County Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
186 Hillcrest Court
Brundidge, AL 36010
(334) 735-2683
Brundidge, AL 36010
(334) 735-2683
Gr: PK-6 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #33.
Troy Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
503 Gibbs St
Troy, AL 36081
(334) 566-1444
Troy, AL 36081
(334) 566-1444
Gr: PK-6 | 1,018 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #44.
Goshen Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
23 County Road 2238
Goshen, AL 36035
(334) 566-1851
Goshen, AL 36035
(334) 566-1851
Gr: PK-6 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
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, Troy Elementary School vs. Banks School
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