For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 596 students in Choctaw County, AL.
The top ranked public preschools in Choctaw County, AL are Southern Choctaw Elementary School and Choctaw County Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Choctaw County, AL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Alabama public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in Choctaw County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public preschool average of 48% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Choctaw County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southern Choctaw Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10935 Highway 17
Gilbertown, AL 36908
(251) 843-2461
Gilbertown, AL 36908
(251) 843-2461
Gr: PK-6 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #22.
Choctaw County Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
201 Tom Orr Drive
Butler, AL 36904
(205) 459-3520
Butler, AL 36904
(205) 459-3520
Gr: PK-6 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Choctaw County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
221 E Pushmataha St
Butler, AL 36904
(205) 459-2339
Butler, AL 36904
(205) 459-2339
Gr: K-8 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Choctaw County Alternative School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
107 Tom Orr Dr
Butler, AL 36904
(205) 459-4611
Butler, AL 36904
(205) 459-4611
Gr: 5-12
P O Box 127
Lisman, AL 36912
(205) 398-3272
Lisman, AL 36912
(205) 398-3272
Gr: K-8 | 193 students Minority enrollment: 98%
Tom Orr Career Technical Center (Closed 2015)
Vocational School
107 Tom Orr Dr
Butler, AL 36904
(205) 459-3031
Butler, AL 36904
(205) 459-3031
Gr: 10-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Choctaw County, AL?
The top ranked public preschools in Choctaw County, AL include Southern Choctaw Elementary School and Choctaw County Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Choctaw County?
2 public preschools are located in Choctaw County.
What is the racial composition of students in Choctaw County?
Choctaw County public preschools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public preschools average of 48% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Choctaw County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Choctaw County include: Southern Choctaw Elementary School vs. Choctaw County Elementary School, Choctaw County Elementary School vs. Southern Choctaw Elementary School
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