For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 843 students in Scottsboro, AL.
The top-ranked public preschools in Scottsboro, AL are Thurston T Nelson Primary School and Skyline High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Scottsboro, AL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Alabama public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in Scottsboro have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Alabama public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Alabama public preschool average of 48% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Scottsboro, AL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Thurston T Nelson Primary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
202 Ida Moody Rd
Scottsboro, AL 35769
(256) 218-2600
Scottsboro, AL 35769
(256) 218-2600
Gr: PK-K | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Skyline High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
897 County Road 25
Scottsboro, AL 35768
(256) 587-6561
Scottsboro, AL 35768
(256) 587-6561
Gr: PK-12 | 586 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: n/an/a
Jackson County Alternative School
Alternative School
594 County Road 42
Scottsboro, AL 35768
(256) 574-6446
Scottsboro, AL 35768
(256) 574-6446
Gr: PK-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Scottsboro, AL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Scottsboro, AL include Thurston T Nelson Primary School and Skyline High School.
How many public preschools are located in Scottsboro?
3 public preschools are located in Scottsboro.
What is the racial composition of students in Scottsboro?
Scottsboro public preschools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Alabama public preschools average of 48% (majority Black).
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