For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 689 students in 36701, AL.
The top-ranked public preschools in 36701, AL are Valley Grande Elementary School and Payne Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 36701 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Alabama public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in 36701, AL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public preschool average of 48% (majority Black).
Best 36701, AL Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Valley Grande Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2765 Dallas County Road 81
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 872-7661
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 872-7661
Gr: PK-6 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #22.
Payne Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1529 N Franklin St
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 874-1660
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 874-1660
Gr: PK-6 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Rank: n/an/a
3104 Old Montgomery Hwy
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 874-9566
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 874-9566
Gr: PK-2 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
36701, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
625 Lapsley St
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 874-1620
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 874-1620
Gr: PK
1101 Woodrow Ave
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 874-1625
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 874-1625
Gr: PK-5 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
1002 Mabry St
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 874-1650
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 874-1650
Gr: K-5 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 36701, AL?
The top-ranked public preschools in 36701, AL include Valley Grande Elementary School and Payne Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 36701?
3 public preschools are located in 36701.
What is the racial composition of students in 36701?
36701 public preschools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public preschools average of 48% (majority Black).
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