For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,007 students in Sumter County, AL.
The top-ranked public preschools in Sumter County, AL are University Charter School Elementary School, York West End Junior High School and Livingston Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sumter County, AL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Alabama public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in Sumter County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public preschool average of 48% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Sumter County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
University Charter School Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
108 North Street
Livingston, AL 35470
(205) 652-3848
Livingston, AL 35470
(205) 652-3848
Gr: PK-5 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #22.
York West End Junior High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
716 Country Club Road
Livingston, AL 35470
(205) 379-4950
Livingston, AL 35470
(205) 379-4950
Gr: PK-4 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #33.
Livingston Junior High School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1351 North Washington Street
Livingston, AL 35470
(205) 652-2125
Livingston, AL 35470
(205) 652-2125
Gr: PK-4 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Sumter County, AL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Sumter County, AL include University Charter School Elementary School, York West End Junior High School and Livingston Junior High School.
How many public preschools are located in Sumter County?
3 public preschools are located in Sumter County.
What is the racial composition of students in Sumter County?
Sumter County public preschools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public preschools average of 48% (majority Black).
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