For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 447 students in Cottondale, AL.
The top ranked public preschool in Cottondale, AL is Cottondale Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cottondale, AL public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Alabama public pre school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in Cottondale have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Alabama public preschool average of 48% (majority Black).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Preschools in Cottondale, AL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cottondale Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2301 Cottondale Ln
Cottondale, AL 35453
(205) 342-2642
Cottondale, AL 35453
(205) 342-2642
Grades: PK-5
| 447 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Cottondale, AL?
The top ranked public preschools in Cottondale, AL include Cottondale Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Cottondale?
1 public preschools are located in Cottondale.
What is the racial composition of students in Cottondale?
Cottondale public preschools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Alabama public preschools average of 48% (majority Black).
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