For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,563 students in Hartselle, AL.
The top ranked public preschools in Hartselle, AL are Barkley Bridge Elementary School, Fe Burleson Elementary School and Crestline Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hartselle, AL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Alabama public pre school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in Hartselle have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Alabama public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public preschool average of 48% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Hartselle, AL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Barkley Bridge Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2333 Barkley Bridge Rd
Hartselle, AL 35640
(256) 773-1931
Hartselle, AL 35640
(256) 773-1931
Grades: PK-4
| 486 students
Rank: #22.
Fe Burleson Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1100 Bethel Road Ne
Hartselle, AL 35640
(256) 773-2411
Hartselle, AL 35640
(256) 773-2411
Grades: PK-4
| 486 students
Rank: #33.
Crestline Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
600 Crestline Dr Sw
Hartselle, AL 35640
(256) 773-9967
Hartselle, AL 35640
(256) 773-9967
Grades: PK-4
| 591 students
Hartselle, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Hartselle Area Vocational Center (Closed 2015)
Vocational School
904 S Sparkman St
Hartselle, AL 35640
(256) 773-5426
Hartselle, AL 35640
(256) 773-5426
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
72 Plainview
Hartselle, AL 35640
(256) 773-6458
Hartselle, AL 35640
(256) 773-6458
Grades: PK-6
| 104 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Hartselle, AL?
The top ranked public preschools in Hartselle, AL include Barkley Bridge Elementary School, Fe Burleson Elementary School and Crestline Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Hartselle?
3 public preschools are located in Hartselle.
What is the racial composition of students in Hartselle?
Hartselle public preschools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public preschools average of 48% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Hartselle are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Hartselle include: Crestline Elementary School vs. Barkley Bridge Elementary School, Barkley Bridge Elementary School vs. Crestline Elementary School, Fe Burleson Elementary School vs. Barkley Bridge Elementary School
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