Top 10 Best Tuscaloosa County Public Preschools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 27 public preschools serving 12,729 students in Tuscaloosa County, AL.
The top ranked public preschools in Tuscaloosa County, AL are Rock Quarry Elementary School, Verner Elementary School and Walker Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tuscaloosa County, AL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Alabama public pre school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in Tuscaloosa County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public preschool average of 47% (majority Black).

Best Public Preschools in Tuscaloosa County (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rock Quarry Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2000 Rock Quarry Dr
Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
(205) 759-8347
Grades: PK-5
| 605 students
Rank: #22.
Verner Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2701 Northridge Rd
Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
(205) 759-3667
Grades: PK-5
| 629 students
Rank: #33.
Walker Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
13051 Northside Rd
Northport, AL 35475
(205) 342-2664
Grades: PK-5
| 760 students
Rank: #44.
Faucettvestavia Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1150 Vestavia Circle
Northport, AL 35473
(205) 342-2646
Grades: PK-4
| 357 students
Rank: #55.
Maxwell Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
11370 Monticello Dr
Duncanville, AL 35456
(205) 342-2656
Grades: PK-5
| 539 students
Rank: #66.
Myrtlewood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
14701 Gainsville Rd
Fosters, AL 35463
(205) 342-2658
Grades: PK-4
| 279 students
Rank: #77.
Lloyd Wood Education Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2300 26th Avenue
Northport, AL 35476
(205) 342-2660
Grades: PK-12
| 242 students
Rank: #88.
Westwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
11629 Westwood School Rd
Coker, AL 35452
(205) 342-2666
Grades: PK-4
| 299 students
Rank: #99.
Brookwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
16049 Highway 216
Brookwood, AL 35444
(205) 342-2668
Grades: PK-5
| 604 students
Rank: #1010.
Buhl Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
11968 Buhl School Rd
Buhl, AL 35446
(205) 342-2640
Grades: PK-4
| 223 students
Rank: #1111.
Flatwoods Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3800 66th Ave
Northport, AL 35473
(205) 342-2648
Grades: PK-4
| 436 students
Rank: #1212.
Vance Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
18202 Hwy 11 N
Vance, AL 35490
(205) 342-2697
Grades: PK-5
| 499 students
Rank: #1313.
Cottondale Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2301 Cottondale Ln
Cottondale, AL 35453
(205) 342-2642
Grades: PK-5
| 451 students
Rank: #1414.
Crestmont Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2400 34th Ave
Northport, AL 35476
(205) 342-2695
Grades: PK-4
| 270 students
Rank: #1515.
Woodland Forrest Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6001 E Hargrove Rd E
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
(205) 759-3675
Grades: PK-5
| 561 students
Rank: #1616.
The Alberta School Of Performing Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2500 University Blvd E
Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
(205) 759-3564
Grades: PK-8
| 671 students
Rank: #1717.
University Place Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2000 First Avenue
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
(205) 759-3664
Grades: PK-5
| 599 students
Rank: #1818.
Arcadia Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3740 Arcadia Drive
Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
(205) 759-3567
Grades: PK-5
| 440 students
Rank: #1919.
Matthews Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1225 Rice Mine Road
Northport, AL 35476
(205) 342-2654
Grades: PK-4
| 401 students
Rank: #2020.
Holt Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1001 Crescent Ridge Road
Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
(205) 342-2650
Grades: PK-5
| 462 students
Rank: #2121.
Southview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2601 Southview Drive
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
(205) 345-1325
Grades: PK-5
| 713 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Martin L King Jr Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2430 Martin L King Jr Blvd
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
(205) 759-3619
Grades: PK-5
| 503 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Skyland Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
408 Skyland Boulevard East
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
(205) 759-3638
Grades: PK-5
| 385 students
Rank: #2424.
Oakdale Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5001 25th Street
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
(205) 759-3626
Grades: PK-5
| 318 students
Rank: #2525.
Central Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1510 Dinah Washington Ave
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
(205) 759-3570
Grades: PK-5
| 297 students
Rank: n/an/a
Northport Elementary School
Magnet School
13695 Frankie Thomas Trace
Northport, AL 35475
(205) 342-2862
Grades: PK-2
| 607 students
Rank: n/an/a
Taylorville Primary School
Magnet School
350 Bobby Miller Pkwy
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
(205) 342-2939
Grades: PK-2
| 579 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Tuscaloosa County, AL

Tuscaloosa County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
2501 Woodland Rd
Tuscaloosa, AL 35487
(205) 348-7236
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
820 20th Avenue
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
(205) 342-2846
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Evergreen School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
The University Of Alabama Work
Tuscaloosa, AL 35487
(205) 343-2865
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
2300 26th Ave
Northport, AL 35476
(205) 342-2690
Grades: 6-9
| n/a students
1715 Martin Luther King Jr,blv
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
(205) 759-3511
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
1300 21st St E
Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
(205) 759-3622
Grades: PK-5
| 447 students
Oak Hill School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
3834 21st Street
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
(205) 759-3629
Grades: 6-12
| 22 students
2605 Southview Drive
Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
(205) 759-3653
Grades: 6-8
| 358 students
3834 21st St
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
(205) 759-3646
Grades: 3-5
| 201 students
1103 17th St
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
(205) 759-3632
Grades: 6-12
| 70 students
7 Nunnelly Dr
Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
(205) 342-2662
Grades: 4-12
| 34 students
315 Mcfarland Blvd E
Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
(205) 759-3652
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
2010 First Ave
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
(205) 759-3631
Grades: 6-8
| 145 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Tuscaloosa County, AL?
The top ranked public preschools in Tuscaloosa County, AL include Rock Quarry Elementary School, Verner Elementary School and Walker Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Tuscaloosa County?
27 public preschools are located in Tuscaloosa County.
What is the racial composition of students in Tuscaloosa County?
Tuscaloosa County public preschools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public preschools average of 47% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Tuscaloosa County are often viewed compared to one another?

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