For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public preschools serving 4,482 students in Marshall County, AL.
The top ranked public preschools in Marshall County, AL are Kate D Smith Dar Elementary School, Asbury Elementary School and Claysville School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marshall County, AL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Alabama public pre school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in Marshall County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public preschool average of 48% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Marshall County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kate D Smith Dar Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6077 Main St
Grant, AL 35747
(256) 728-2226
Grant, AL 35747
(256) 728-2226
Grades: PK-4
| 591 students
Rank: #22.
Asbury Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1966 Asbury Road
Albertville, AL 35951
(256) 878-6221
Albertville, AL 35951
(256) 878-6221
Grades: PK-5
| 707 students
Rank: #33.
Claysville School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
140 Claysville School Rd
Guntersville, AL 35976
(256) 582-4444
Guntersville, AL 35976
(256) 582-4444
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
257 Country Club Rd
Albertville, AL 35951
(256) 878-7922
Albertville, AL 35951
(256) 878-7922
Grades: PK-K
| 598 students
Rank: n/an/a
121 Mimosa St Ne
Arab, AL 35016
(256) 586-6005
Arab, AL 35016
(256) 586-6005
Grades: PK-2
| 703 students
Rank: n/an/a
362 Collier St
Boaz, AL 35957
(256) 593-3481
Boaz, AL 35957
(256) 593-3481
Grades: PK-1
| 523 students
Rank: n/an/a
1050 Scant City Road
Guntersville, AL 35976
(256) 753-2532
Guntersville, AL 35976
(256) 753-2532
Grades: PK-2
| 256 students
Rank: n/an/a
1800 Lusk Street
Guntersville, AL 35976
(256) 582-3364
Guntersville, AL 35976
(256) 582-3364
Grades: PK-2
| 470 students
Rank: n/an/a
200 Bethlehem Rd
Douglas, AL 35964
(256) 593-4912
Douglas, AL 35964
(256) 593-4912
Grades: PK-2
| 634 students
Marshall County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1050 Scant City Road
Guntersville, AL 35976
(256) 753-2820
Guntersville, AL 35976
(256) 753-2820
Grades: 6-8
| 247 students
Marshall Technical School (Closed 2024)
Vocational School
12312 Us Highway 431 S
Guntersville, AL 35976
(256) 582-5629
Guntersville, AL 35976
(256) 582-5629
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Marshall County, AL?
The top ranked public preschools in Marshall County, AL include Kate D Smith Dar Elementary School, Asbury Elementary School and Claysville School.
How many public preschools are located in Marshall County?
9 public preschools are located in Marshall County.
What is the racial composition of students in Marshall County?
Marshall County public preschools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public preschools average of 48% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Marshall County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Marshall County include: Boaz Elementary School vs. Asbury Elementary School, Arab Primary School vs. Guntersville Elementary School, Asbury Elementary School vs. Boaz Elementary School
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