For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 4,624 students in St. Clair County, AL.
The top-ranked public preschools in St. Clair County, AL are Springville Elementary School, Ashville Elementary School and Moody Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
St. Clair County, AL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Alabama public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in St. Clair County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Alabama public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public preschool average of 48% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in St. Clair County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Springville Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
75 Wilson Street
Springville, AL 35146
(205) 467-6550
Springville, AL 35146
(205) 467-6550
Gr: PK-4 | 779 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Ashville Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
33225 Highway 231
Ashville, AL 35953
(205) 594-5242
Ashville, AL 35953
(205) 594-5242
Gr: PK-4 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Moody Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1006 H L Blocker Cir
Moody, AL 35004
(205) 640-2180
Moody, AL 35004
(205) 640-2180
Gr: PK-3 | 839 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #44.
Steele Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
105 Mchugh St
Steele, AL 35987
(256) 538-5489
Steele, AL 35987
(256) 538-5489
Gr: PK-6 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #55.
Ragland High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1060 Main St
Ragland, AL 35131
(205) 472-2123
Ragland, AL 35131
(205) 472-2123
Gr: PK-12 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: n/an/a
813 16th Street South
Pell City, AL 35128
(205) 884-7957
Pell City, AL 35128
(205) 884-7957
Gr: PK | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: n/an/a
420 Alabama Street
Odenville, AL 35120
(205) 629-6406
Odenville, AL 35120
(205) 629-6406
Gr: PK-2 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
St. Clair County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
813 16th St S
Pell City, AL 35128
(205) 884-7957
Pell City, AL 35128
(205) 884-7957
Gr: 7 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rise Academy (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1300 Cogswell Avenue
Pell City, AL 35125
(205) 338-3700
Pell City, AL 35125
(205) 338-3700
Gr: PK-12 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in St. Clair County, AL?
The top-ranked public preschools in St. Clair County, AL include Springville Elementary School, Ashville Elementary School and Moody Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in St. Clair County?
10 public preschools are located in St. Clair County.
What is the racial composition of students in St. Clair County?
St. Clair County public preschools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public preschools average of 48% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in St. Clair County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in St. Clair County include: Ashville Elementary School vs. Springville Elementary School, Steele Elementary School vs. Ashville Elementary School, Springville Elementary School vs. Ashville Elementary School
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