For the 2026 school year, there are 38 blue ribbon public preschools serving 19,409 students in Alabama.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top-ranked blue ribbon public preschools in Alabama are Crestline Elementary School, Eicholdmertz School Of Math And Science and Vestavia Hills Elementary Liberty Park. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Alabama blue ribbon public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Alabama public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public preschool average of 48% (majority Black).
Best Blue Ribbon Public Preschools in Alabama (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Crestline Elementary School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3785 Jackson Blvd
Birmingham, AL 35213
(205) 871-8126
Birmingham, AL 35213
(205) 871-8126
Gr: PK-6 | 733 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Eicholdmertz School Of Math And Science
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2815 Government Street
Mobile, AL 36606
(251) 221-1105
Mobile, AL 36606
(251) 221-1105
Gr: PK-5 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #33.
Vestavia Hills Elementary Liberty Park
(Math: 80% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
17051 Liberty Pkwy
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 402-5400
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 402-5400
Gr: PK-5 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
Eura Brown Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1231 Alcott Rd
Gadsden, AL 35901
(256) 546-0011
Gadsden, AL 35901
(256) 546-0011
Gr: PK-5 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #55.
Cherokee Bend Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4400 Fair Oaks Dr
Birmingham, AL 35213
(205) 871-3595
Birmingham, AL 35213
(205) 871-3595
Gr: PK-6 | 564 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #66.
Barkley Bridge Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2333 Barkley Bridge Rd
Hartselle, AL 35640
(256) 773-1931
Hartselle, AL 35640
(256) 773-1931
Gr: PK-4 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #77.
Mountain Brook Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3020 Cambridge Rd
Birmingham, AL 35223
(205) 871-8191
Birmingham, AL 35223
(205) 871-8191
Gr: PK-6 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #88.
W H Council Traditional School
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
751 Wilkinson St
Mobile, AL 36603
(251) 221-1139
Mobile, AL 36603
(251) 221-1139
Gr: PK-5 | 590 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #99.
Vestavia Hills Elementary West
(Math: 71% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1965 Merryvale Rd
Birmingham, AL 35216
(205) 402-5151
Birmingham, AL 35216
(205) 402-5151
Gr: PK-5 | 720 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1010.
Rock Quarry Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2000 Rock Quarry Dr
Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
(205) 759-8347
Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
(205) 759-8347
Gr: PK-5 | 655 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1111.
Hampton Cove Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
261 Old 431 Hwy
Owens Cross Roads, AL 35763
(256) 428-7180
Owens Cross Roads, AL 35763
(256) 428-7180
Gr: PK-5 | 699 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1212.
Cleburne County Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
584 Evans Bridge Rd
Heflin, AL 36264
(256) 463-2654
Heflin, AL 36264
(256) 463-2654
Gr: PK-4 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Creek View Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8568 Highway 17
Alabaster, AL 35114
(205) 685-6100
Alabaster, AL 35114
(205) 685-6100
Gr: PK-3 | 956 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Guin Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7980 U S Highway 43
Guin, AL 35563
(205) 468-3433
Guin, AL 35563
(205) 468-3433
Gr: PK-6 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1515.
Hall Kent Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
213 Hall Ave
Birmingham, AL 35209
(205) 423-2430
Birmingham, AL 35209
(205) 423-2430
Gr: PK-5 | 751 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1616.
Winfield Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
601 County Highway 14
Winfield, AL 35594
(205) 487-2305
Winfield, AL 35594
(205) 487-2305
Gr: PK-4 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1717.
John S Jones Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
301 Lumley Rd
Rainbow City, AL 35906
(256) 442-2900
Rainbow City, AL 35906
(256) 442-2900
Gr: PK-5 | 734 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1818.
Piedmont Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
504 Hood St West
Piedmont, AL 36272
(256) 447-7483
Piedmont, AL 36272
(256) 447-7483
Gr: PK-5 | 523 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1919.
Moody Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1006 H L Blocker Cir
Moody, AL 35004
(205) 640-2180
Moody, AL 35004
(205) 640-2180
Gr: PK-3 | 784 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #2020.
Cordova Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
35 North St
Cordova, AL 35550
(205) 483-7666
Cordova, AL 35550
(205) 483-7666
Gr: PK-4 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #2121.
Forest Hills School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
101 Stovall Dr
Florence, AL 35633
(256) 768-2500
Florence, AL 35633
(256) 768-2500
Gr: PK-4 | 827 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #2222.
Newton Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
523 South College St
Newton, AL 36352
(334) 445-5564
Newton, AL 36352
(334) 445-5564
Gr: PK-6 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #2323.
Elberta Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
25820 Highway 98
Elberta, AL 36530
(251) 986-5888
Elberta, AL 36530
(251) 986-5888
Gr: PK-6 | 998 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #2424.
Brewton Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
901 Douglas Ave
Brewton, AL 36426
(251) 867-8410
Brewton, AL 36426
(251) 867-8410
Gr: PK-4 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #2525.
Fruithurst Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
222 School St
Fruithurst, AL 36262
(256) 579-2232
Fruithurst, AL 36262
(256) 579-2232
Gr: PK-6 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #2626.
West Point Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4300 County Road 1141
Cullman, AL 35057
(256) 775-6178
Cullman, AL 35057
(256) 775-6178
Gr: PK-3 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #2727.
Academy For Science Foreign Language
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3221 Mastin Lake Rd
Huntsville, AL 35810
(256) 428-7000
Huntsville, AL 35810
(256) 428-7000
Gr: PK-5 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #2828.
Athens Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
515 N Madison St
Athens, AL 35611
(256) 233-6609
Athens, AL 35611
(256) 233-6609
Gr: PK-3 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #2929.
Mary B Austin Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
150 Provident Ln
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 221-1015
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 221-1015
Gr: PK-5 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Anna F Booth Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
17001 Hurricane Blvd
Irvington, AL 36544
(251) 824-1740
Irvington, AL 36544
(251) 824-1740
Gr: PK-5 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Walnut Grove School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1961 Joe Quick Rd
New Market, AL 35761
(256) 851-4690
New Market, AL 35761
(256) 851-4690
Gr: PK-6 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #3232.
Daphne Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2307 Main St
Daphne, AL 36526
(251) 626-2424
Daphne, AL 36526
(251) 626-2424
Gr: PK-3 | 645 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #3333.
Ws Harlan Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1641 Mohegan St
Lockhart, AL 36455
(334) 858-3294
Lockhart, AL 36455
(334) 858-3294
Gr: PK-6 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #3434.
Calcedeaver Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
20500 Patillo Road
Mount Vernon, AL 36560
(251) 221-1092
Mount Vernon, AL 36560
(251) 221-1092
Gr: PK-6 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #3535.
West Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4880 Freewill Dr
Quinton, AL 35130
(205) 379-5550
Quinton, AL 35130
(205) 379-5550
Gr: PK-6 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked blue ribbon public preschools in Alabama?
The top-ranked blue ribbon public preschools in Alabama include Crestline Elementary School, Eicholdmertz School Of Math And Science and Vestavia Hills Elementary Liberty Park.
How many blue ribbon public preschools are located in Alabama?
38 blue ribbon public preschools are located in Alabama.
What is the racial composition of students in Alabama?
Alabama blue ribbon public preschools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public preschools average of 48% (majority Black).
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