For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 2,245 students in Andalusia, AL.
The top ranked public preschools in Andalusia, AL are Andalusia Elementary School, Straughn Elementary School and Pleasant Home School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Andalusia, AL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Alabama public pre school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in Andalusia have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Alabama public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public preschool average of 48% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Andalusia, AL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Andalusia Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1501 West Bypass
Andalusia, AL 36420
(334) 222-1224
Andalusia, AL 36420
(334) 222-1224
Grades: PK-6
| 1,125 students
Rank: #22.
Straughn Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
29324 Straughn School Road
Andalusia, AL 36421
(334) 427-1311
Andalusia, AL 36421
(334) 427-1311
Grades: PK-5
| 609 students
Rank: #33.
Pleasant Home School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12548 Falco Road
Andalusia, AL 36420
(334) 222-1315
Andalusia, AL 36420
(334) 222-1315
Grades: PK-12
| 511 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Andalusia, AL?
The top ranked public preschools in Andalusia, AL include Andalusia Elementary School, Straughn Elementary School and Pleasant Home School.
How many public preschools are located in Andalusia?
3 public preschools are located in Andalusia.
What is the racial composition of students in Andalusia?
Andalusia public preschools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public preschools average of 48% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Andalusia are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Andalusia include: Andalusia Elementary School vs. Straughn Elementary School, Straughn Elementary School vs. Andalusia Elementary School
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