For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 1,323 students in Selma, AL.
The top ranked public preschools in Selma, AL are Valley Grande Elementary School, Clark Elementary School and Byrd First Class Early Learning Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Selma, AL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Alabama public pre school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in Selma have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public preschool average of 47% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Selma, AL (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Valley Grande Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2765 Dallas County Road 81
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 872-7661
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 872-7661
Grades: PK-6
| 352 students
Rank: #22.
Clark Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
405 Lawrence St
Selma, AL 36703
(334) 874-1630
Selma, AL 36703
(334) 874-1630
Grades: PK-5
| 137 students
Rank: #33.
Byrd First Class Early Learning Center
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
625 Lapsley St
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 874-1620
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 874-1620
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Rank: #44.
Brantley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5585 Water Ave
Selma, AL 36703
(334) 874-8185
Selma, AL 36703
(334) 874-8185
Grades: PK-6
| 217 students
Rank: #55.
Sophia P Kingston Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2224 Selma Ave
Selma, AL 36703
(334) 874-1635
Selma, AL 36703
(334) 874-1635
Grades: PK-5
| 290 students
Rank: #66.
Payne Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1529 N Franklin St
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 874-1660
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 874-1660
Grades: PK-5
| 176 students
Rank: n/an/a
Southside Primary School
Magnet School
3104 Old Montgomery Hwy
Selma, AL 36703
(334) 874-9566
Selma, AL 36703
(334) 874-9566
Grades: PK-2
| 151 students
Selma, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1101 Woodrow Ave
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 874-1625
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 874-1625
Grades: PK-5
| 121 students
1002 Mabry St
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 874-1650
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 874-1650
Grades: K-5
| 135 students
Perry Varner Educational And Treatment Facility (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1002 Selfield Rd
Selma, AL 36703
(334) 877-0629
Selma, AL 36703
(334) 877-0629
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Selma, AL?
The top ranked public preschools in Selma, AL include Valley Grande Elementary School, Clark Elementary School and Byrd First Class Early Learning Center.
How many public preschools are located in Selma?
7 public preschools are located in Selma.
What is the racial composition of students in Selma?
Selma public preschools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public preschools average of 47% (majority Black).
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