Best Selma Public Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 1,330 students in Selma, AL.

The top ranked public preschools in Selma, AL are Valley Grande Elementary School, Byrd First Class Early Learning Center and Sophia P Kingston Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Selma, AL public preschools have an score of 13% (versus the Alabama public pre school average of 34%), and score of 26% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in Selma have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public pre schools.

Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public preschool average of 48% (majority Black).

Best Public Preschools in Selma, AL (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Valley Grande Elementary School

(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
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2765 Dallas County Road 81
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 872-7661

Gr: PK-6 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 69%

Rank: #22.

Byrd First Class Early Learning Center

(Math: 30-39% | Reading: ≤10% )
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625 Lapsley St
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 874-1620

Gr: PK

Rank: #33.

Sophia P Kingston Elementary School

(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
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2224 Selma Ave
Selma, AL 36703
(334) 874-1635

Gr: PK-6 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Rank: #44.

Payne Elementary School

(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
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1529 N Franklin St
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 874-1660

Gr: PK-6 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1

Rank: #55.

Brantley Elementary School

(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
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5585 Water Ave
Selma, AL 36703
(334) 874-8185

Gr: PK-6 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 81%

Rank: #66.

Clark Elementary School

(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
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405 Lawrence St
Selma, AL 36703
(334) 874-1630

Gr: PK-6 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Rank: n/an/a

Southside Primary School

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3104 Old Montgomery Hwy
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 874-9566

Gr: PK-2 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Selma, Alabama

Selma, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Cedar Park Elementary School (Closed 2020)

1101 Woodrow Ave
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 874-1625

Gr: PK-5 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Knox Elementary School (Closed 2023)

1002 Mabry St
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 874-1650

Gr: K-5 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1

Perry Varner Educational And Treatment Facility (Closed 2023)

Special Education School

1002 Selfield Rd
Selma, AL 36703
(334) 877-0629

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Selma, AL?

The top ranked public preschools in Selma, AL include Valley Grande Elementary School, Byrd First Class Early Learning Center and Sophia P Kingston Elementary School.

How many public preschools are located in Selma?

7 public preschools are located in Selma.

What is the racial composition of students in Selma?

Selma public preschools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public preschools average of 48% (majority Black).