For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,617 students in Valley, AL.
The top-ranked public preschools in Valley, AL are Beulah Elementary School, Bob Hardingshawmut Elementary School and Fairfax Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Valley, AL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Alabama public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in Valley have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public preschool average of 48% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Valley, AL (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Beulah Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4747 Lee Road 270
Valley, AL 36854
(334) 705-6021
Valley, AL 36854
(334) 705-6021
Gr: PK-6 | 696 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Bob Hardingshawmut Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3301 23rd Dr
Valley, AL 36854
(334) 710-2803
Valley, AL 36854
(334) 710-2803
Gr: PK-2 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #33.
Fairfax Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
502 Blvd
Valley, AL 36854
(334) 756-2966
Valley, AL 36854
(334) 756-2966
Gr: PK-6 | 689 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Valley, AL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Valley, AL include Beulah Elementary School, Bob Hardingshawmut Elementary School and Fairfax Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Valley?
3 public preschools are located in Valley.
What is the racial composition of students in Valley?
Valley public preschools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public preschools average of 48% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Valley are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Valley include: Bob Hardingshawmut Elementary School vs. Fairfax Elementary School, Fairfax Elementary School vs. Bob Hardingshawmut Elementary School
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