For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 689 students in 36701, AL.
The top ranked public preschools in 36701, AL are Valley Grande Elementary School, Byrd First Class Early Learning Center and Payne Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 36701 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Alabama public pre school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in 36701, AL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public preschool average of 48% (majority Black).
Best 36701, AL Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Valley Grande Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2765 Dallas County Road 81
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 872-7661
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 872-7661
Grades: PK-6
| 372 students
Rank: #22.
Byrd First Class Early Learning Center
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
625 Lapsley St
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 874-1620
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 874-1620
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Rank: #33.
Payne Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1529 N Franklin St
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 874-1660
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 874-1660
Grades: PK-6
| 174 students
Rank: n/an/a
3104 Old Montgomery Hwy
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 874-9566
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 874-9566
Grades: PK-2
| 143 students
36701, Alabama 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1101 Woodrow Ave
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 874-1625
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 874-1625
Grades: PK-5
| 121 students
1002 Mabry St
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 874-1650
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 874-1650
Grades: K-5
| 135 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 36701, AL?
The top ranked public preschools in 36701, AL include Valley Grande Elementary School, Byrd First Class Early Learning Center and Payne Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 36701?
4 public preschools are located in 36701.
What is the racial composition of students in 36701?
36701 public preschools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public preschools average of 48% (majority Black).
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