For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,008 students in Opelika, AL.
The top ranked public preschools in Opelika, AL are Dixie Elementary School and Beauregard Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Opelika, AL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Alabama public pre school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in Opelika have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Alabama public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public preschool average of 47% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Opelika, AL (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dixie Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4914 Us Highway 80 W
Opelika, AL 36804
(334) 468-5323
Opelika, AL 36804
(334) 468-5323
Grades: PK-5
| 239 students
Rank: #22.
Beauregard Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 Lee Road 431
Opelika, AL 36804
(334) 705-6011
Opelika, AL 36804
(334) 705-6011
Grades: PK-4
| 769 students
Opelika, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Brown Center (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
1103 Glenn St
Opelika, AL 36801
(334) 745-9709
Opelika, AL 36801
(334) 745-9709
Grades: K-12
| 82 students
Lee County Youth Detention Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1109 Spring Drive
Opelika, AL 36801
(334) 745-6771
Opelika, AL 36801
(334) 745-6771
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Opelika, AL?
The top ranked public preschools in Opelika, AL include Dixie Elementary School and Beauregard Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Opelika?
2 public preschools are located in Opelika.
What is the racial composition of students in Opelika?
Opelika public preschools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public preschools average of 47% (majority Black).
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