For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 2,353 students in Monroe County, AL.
The top ranked public preschools in Monroe County, AL are Monroeville Elementary School, J U Blacksher School and Excel High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Monroe County, AL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Alabama public pre school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in Monroe County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Alabama public preschool average of 48% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Monroe County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Monroeville Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
297 S Mount Pleasant Ave
Monroeville, AL 36460
(251) 743-3474
Monroeville, AL 36460
(251) 743-3474
Grades: PK-4
| 410 students
Rank: #22.
J U Blacksher School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
15933 Hwy 21 S
Uriah, AL 36480
(251) 862-2130
Uriah, AL 36480
(251) 862-2130
Grades: PK-12
| 726 students
Rank: #33.
Excel High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3010 Hwy 136 W
Excel, AL 36439
(251) 765-9146
Excel, AL 36439
(251) 765-9146
Grades: PK-12
| 1,015 students
Rank: #44.
J F Shields High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
17688 Highway 21 N
Beatrice, AL 36425
(251) 789-2168
Beatrice, AL 36425
(251) 789-2168
Grades: PK-12
| 202 students
Monroe County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
45 First St
Beatrice, AL 36425
(251) 789-2575
Beatrice, AL 36425
(251) 789-2575
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
P O Box 160
Frisco City, AL 36445
(251) 267-3210
Frisco City, AL 36445
(251) 267-3210
Grades: PK-6
| 125 students
Po Box 70
Frisco City, AL 36445
(251) 267-3261
Frisco City, AL 36445
(251) 267-3261
Grades: K-12
| 255 students
201 York St
Monroeville, AL 36460
(251) 575-4121
Monroeville, AL 36460
(251) 575-4121
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Monroe County, AL?
The top ranked public preschools in Monroe County, AL include Monroeville Elementary School, J U Blacksher School and Excel High School.
How many public preschools are located in Monroe County?
4 public preschools are located in Monroe County.
What is the racial composition of students in Monroe County?
Monroe County public preschools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Alabama public preschools average of 48% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Monroe County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Monroe County include: J U Blacksher School vs. Excel High School, Excel High School vs. J U Blacksher School, Monroeville Elementary School vs. Excel High School
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