For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 1,555 students in Dallas County, AL.
The top-ranked public preschools in Dallas County, AL are Je Terry Elementary School, Valley Grande Elementary School and Salem Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dallas 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 27% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in Dallas County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public preschool average of 48% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Dallas County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Je Terry Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
70 Academy St
Plantersville, AL 36758
(334) 266-2838
Plantersville, AL 36758
(334) 266-2838
Gr: PK-6 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #22.
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 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #33.
Salem Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3486 Dallas Road 3
Orrville, AL 36767
(334) 996-8636
Orrville, AL 36767
(334) 996-8636
Gr: PK-5 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
Sophia P Kingston Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2224 Selma Ave
Selma, AL 36703
(334) 874-1635
Selma, AL 36703
(334) 874-1635
Gr: PK-6 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Payne Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1529 N Franklin St
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 874-1660
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 874-1660
Gr: PK-6 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Rank: #66.
Brantley Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5585 Water Ave
Selma, AL 36703
(334) 874-8185
Selma, AL 36703
(334) 874-8185
Gr: PK-6 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #77.
Clark Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
405 Lawrence St
Selma, AL 36703
(334) 874-1630
Selma, AL 36703
(334) 874-1630
Gr: PK-6 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
3104 Old Montgomery Hwy
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 874-9566
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 874-9566
Gr: PK-2 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Dallas County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
625 Lapsley St
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 874-1620
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 874-1620
Gr: PK
1101 Woodrow Ave
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 874-1625
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 874-1625
Gr: PK-5 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
7333 County Road 33
Orrville, AL 36767
(334) 996-8383
Orrville, AL 36767
(334) 996-8383
Gr: 3-6
1002 Mabry St
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 874-1650
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 874-1650
Gr: K-5 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Perry Varner Educational And Treatment Facility (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1002 Selfield Rd
Selma, AL 36703
(334) 877-0629
Selma, AL 36703
(334) 877-0629
Safetynet Academy Minter (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
80 Mel Bailey Drive
Minter, AL 36761
(334) 872-6196
Minter, AL 36761
(334) 872-6196
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Dallas County, AL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Dallas County, AL include Je Terry Elementary School, Valley Grande Elementary School and Salem Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Dallas County?
9 public preschools are located in Dallas County.
What is the racial composition of students in Dallas County?
Dallas County public preschools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public preschools average of 48% (majority Black).
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