For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 2,065 students in Tallapoosa County, AL.
The top-ranked public preschools in Tallapoosa County, AL are Horseshoe Bend High School and Dadeville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tallapoosa 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 43% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in Tallapoosa County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public preschool average of 48% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Tallapoosa County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Horseshoe Bend High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10684 Highway 22 E
Daviston, AL 36256
(256) 329-9110
Daviston, AL 36256
(256) 329-9110
Gr: PK-12 | 776 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Dadeville Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
670 E Columbus St
Dadeville, AL 36853
(256) 825-6811
Dadeville, AL 36853
(256) 825-6811
Gr: PK-5 | 571 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: n/an/a
1240 Scott Rd
Alexander City, AL 35010
(256) 234-8625
Alexander City, AL 35010
(256) 234-8625
Gr: PK-2 | 704 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Tallapoosa County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Career Technology Center (Closed 2005)
Vocational School
1375 Junior College Dr
Alexander City, AL 35010
(256) 234-8641
Alexander City, AL 35010
(256) 234-8641
Gr: 10-12
254 Leach Street
Dadeville, AL 36853
(256) 825-2846
Dadeville, AL 36853
(256) 825-2846
Gr: 6-8 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
251 Martin Luther King St
Camp Hill, AL 36850
(256) 896-2865
Camp Hill, AL 36850
(256) 896-2865
Gr: K-12
Tallapoosa Area Vocational Training High School (Closed 2007)
Vocational School
225 Heard Blvd
Alexander City, AL 35010
(256) 234-8611
Alexander City, AL 35010
(256) 234-8611
Gr: 11-12
Tallapoosa County Alternative School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
254-a Leach Street
Dadeville, AL 36853
(256) 825-2848
Dadeville, AL 36853
(256) 825-2848
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Tallapoosa County, AL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Tallapoosa County, AL include Horseshoe Bend High School and Dadeville Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Tallapoosa County?
3 public preschools are located in Tallapoosa County.
What is the racial composition of students in Tallapoosa County?
Tallapoosa County public preschools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public preschools average of 48% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Tallapoosa County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Tallapoosa County include: Jim Pearson Elementary School vs. Dadeville Elementary School, Dadeville Elementary School vs. Jim Pearson Elementary School
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