For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 2,852 students in Foley, AL.
The top ranked public preschools in Foley, AL are Foley Elementary School, Magnolia School and Florence B Mathis Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Foley, AL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Alabama public pre school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in Foley have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Alabama public preschool average of 48% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Foley, AL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Foley Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
450 N Cedar Street
Foley, AL 36535
(251) 943-8861
Foley, AL 36535
(251) 943-8861
Grades: PK-6
| 966 students
Rank: #22.
Magnolia School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1 Jaguar Loop
Foley, AL 36535
(251) 965-6200
Foley, AL 36535
(251) 965-6200
Grades: PK-6
| 903 students
Rank: #33.
Florence B Mathis Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 9th Ave
Foley, AL 36535
(251) 943-1244
Foley, AL 36535
(251) 943-1244
Grades: PK-6
| 983 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Foley, AL?
The top ranked public preschools in Foley, AL include Foley Elementary School, Magnolia School and Florence B Mathis Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Foley?
3 public preschools are located in Foley.
What is the racial composition of students in Foley?
Foley public preschools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Alabama public preschools average of 48% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Foley are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Foley include: Florence B Mathis Elementary School vs. Foley Elementary School
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