For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,040 students in Opelika, AL.
The top-ranked public preschools in Opelika, AL are Beauregard Elementary School and Dixie Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Opelika, AL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Alabama public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in Opelika have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Alabama public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public preschool average of 48% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Opelika, AL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Beauregard Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 Lee Road 431
Opelika, AL 36804
(334) 705-6011
Opelika, AL 36804
(334) 705-6011
Gr: PK-4 | 801 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Dixie Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4914 Us Highway 80 W
Opelika, AL 36804
(334) 468-5323
Opelika, AL 36804
(334) 468-5323
Gr: PK-5 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Opelika, Alabama 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Brown Center (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
1103 Glenn St
Opelika, AL 36801
(334) 745-9709
Opelika, AL 36801
(334) 745-9709
Gr: K-12 | 82 students Minority enrollment: 89%
Lee County Youth Detention Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1109 Spring Drive
Opelika, AL 36801
(334) 745-6771
Opelika, AL 36801
(334) 745-6771
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Opelika, AL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Opelika, AL include Beauregard Elementary School and Dixie Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Opelika?
2 public preschools are located in Opelika.
What is the racial composition of students in Opelika?
Opelika public preschools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public preschools average of 48% (majority Black).
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