For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,089 students in 36701, AL.
The top-ranked public preschools in 36701, AL are Valley Grande Elementary School, Meadowview Elementary School and Edgewood 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 16% (versus the Alabama public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (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 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public preschool average of 48% (majority Black).
Best 36701, AL Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Valley Grande Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2765 Dallas County Road 81
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 872-7661
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 872-7661
Gr: PK-6 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #22.
Meadowview Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1816 Orrville Rd
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 874-1655
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 874-1655
Gr: PK-6 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #33.
Edgewood Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
709 Highland Ave
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 874-1640
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 874-1640
Gr: PK-6 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
36701, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
625 Lapsley St
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 874-1620
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 874-1620
Gr: PK
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, Meadowview Elementary School and Edgewood 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 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public preschools average of 48% (majority Black).
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