For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 2,422 students in Anniston, AL.
The top-ranked public preschools in Anniston, AL are Coldwater Elementary School, White Plains Elementary School and Wellborn Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Anniston, AL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Alabama public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in Anniston have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Alabama public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public preschool average of 48% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Anniston, AL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Coldwater Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
530 Taylors Chapel Road
Anniston, AL 36201
(256) 241-3870
Anniston, AL 36201
(256) 241-3870
Gr: PK-4 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
White Plains Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5600 Alabama Hwy 9
Anniston, AL 36207
(256) 741-7700
Anniston, AL 36207
(256) 741-7700
Gr: PK-4 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Wellborn Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
525 Cooper Cir
Anniston, AL 36201
(256) 741-7500
Anniston, AL 36201
(256) 741-7500
Gr: PK-6 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #44.
Saks Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
31 Watson
Anniston, AL 36206
(256) 741-6800
Anniston, AL 36206
(256) 741-6800
Gr: PK-6 | 616 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #55.
Cobb Preparatory Academy
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1325 Cobb Ave
Anniston, AL 36201
(256) 231-5030
Anniston, AL 36201
(256) 231-5030
Gr: PK-K | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Anniston, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1200 Johnson Ave
Anniston, AL 36201
(256) 231-5040
Anniston, AL 36201
(256) 231-5040
Gr: PK-5 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Coosa Valley Youth Ser (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
4625 Mcclellan Blvd
Anniston, AL 36206
(256) 237-2881
Anniston, AL 36206
(256) 237-2881
Gr: 6-12
101 School Rd
Anniston, AL 36207
(256) 741-4700
Anniston, AL 36207
(256) 741-4700
Gr: K-9 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Goals Alternative School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
1301 Woodstock Ave
Anniston, AL 36207
(256) 231-5068
Anniston, AL 36207
(256) 231-5068
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Anniston, AL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Anniston, AL include Coldwater Elementary School, White Plains Elementary School and Wellborn Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Anniston?
5 public preschools are located in Anniston.
What is the racial composition of students in Anniston?
Anniston public preschools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public preschools average of 48% (majority Black).