For the 2024-25 school year, there are 12 public preschools serving 8,219 students in Dekalb County, AL.
The top ranked public preschools in Dekalb County, AL are Williams Avenue Elementary School, Plainview School and Fyffe High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dekalb County, AL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Alabama public pre school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in Dekalb County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public preschool average of 47% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Dekalb County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Williams Avenue Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 54% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1700 Williams Ave Ne
Fort Payne, AL 35967
(256) 845-0626
Fort Payne, AL 35967
(256) 845-0626
Grades: PK
| 141 students
Rank: #22.
Plainview School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
76 Chavies Rd
Rainsville, AL 35986
(256) 638-3510
Rainsville, AL 35986
(256) 638-3510
Grades: PK-12
| 1,264 students
Rank: #33.
Fyffe High School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
153 Church St
Fyffe, AL 35971
(256) 623-2116
Fyffe, AL 35971
(256) 623-2116
Grades: PK-12
| 937 students
Rank: #44.
Sylvania School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
133 2nd Street N
Sylvania, AL 35988
(256) 638-2030
Sylvania, AL 35988
(256) 638-2030
Grades: PK-12
| 945 students
Rank: #55.
Henagar Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
85 Woodview Rd
Henagar, AL 35978
(256) 657-4483
Henagar, AL 35978
(256) 657-4483
Grades: PK-8
| 224 students
Rank: #66.
Ider School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1064 Crabapple Ln
Ider, AL 35981
(256) 632-2302
Ider, AL 35981
(256) 632-2302
Grades: PK-12
| 601 students
Rank: #77.
Geraldine School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
13011 Highway 227
Geraldine, AL 35974
(256) 659-2142
Geraldine, AL 35974
(256) 659-2142
Grades: PK-12
| 1,150 students
Rank: #88.
Crossville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
15755 Al Hwy 68
Crossville, AL 35962
(256) 925-0300
Crossville, AL 35962
(256) 925-0300
Grades: PK-3
| 578 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Ruhuma Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3371 County Road 81
Fort Payne, AL 35967
(256) 845-3377
Fort Payne, AL 35967
(256) 845-3377
Grades: PK-8
| 165 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Valley Head High School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
235 1st Ave
Valley Head, AL 35989
(256) 635-6228
Valley Head, AL 35989
(256) 635-6228
Grades: PK-12
| 486 students
Rank: #1111.
Collinsville High School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
802 S Valley Ave
Collinsville, AL 35961
(256) 524-2111
Collinsville, AL 35961
(256) 524-2111
Grades: PK-12
| 920 students
Rank: n/an/a
Wills Valley Elementary School
Magnet School
4111 Williams Ave Ne
Fort Payne, AL 35967
(256) 845-3201
Fort Payne, AL 35967
(256) 845-3201
Grades: PK-2
| 808 students
Dekalb County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
5866 E River Road
Mentone, AL 35984
(256) 634-1133
Mentone, AL 35984
(256) 634-1133
Grades: K-6
| 57 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Dekalb County, AL?
The top ranked public preschools in Dekalb County, AL include Williams Avenue Elementary School, Plainview School and Fyffe High School.
How many public preschools are located in Dekalb County?
12 public preschools are located in Dekalb County.
What is the racial composition of students in Dekalb County?
Dekalb County public preschools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public preschools average of 47% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Dekalb County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Dekalb County include: Plainview School vs. Fyffe High School, Henagar Junior High School vs. Fyffe High School, Wills Valley Elementary School vs. Ider School
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