For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,175 students in Clarke County, AL.
The top ranked public preschools in Clarke County, AL are Grove Hill Elementary School and Thomasville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clarke County, AL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Alabama public pre school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in Clarke County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Alabama public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public preschool average of 48% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Clarke County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Grove Hill Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
450 West Cobb Street
Grove Hill, AL 36451
(251) 250-2150
Grove Hill, AL 36451
(251) 250-2150
Grades: PK-4
| 340 students
Rank: #22.
Thomasville Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 Quincy Ingram St
Thomasville, AL 36784
(334) 636-0063
Thomasville, AL 36784
(334) 636-0063
Grades: PK-4
| 468 students
Rank: n/an/a
133 Mayton Dr
Jackson, AL 36545
(251) 246-2525
Jackson, AL 36545
(251) 246-2525
Grades: PK-2
| 367 students
Clarke County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
P O Box 40
Coffeeville, AL 36524
(251) 276-3202
Coffeeville, AL 36524
(251) 276-3202
Grades: K-6
| 115 students
Highway 69 N
Coffeeville, AL 36524
(251) 276-3227
Coffeeville, AL 36524
(251) 276-3227
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Clarke County, AL?
The top ranked public preschools in Clarke County, AL include Grove Hill Elementary School and Thomasville Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Clarke County?
3 public preschools are located in Clarke County.
What is the racial composition of students in Clarke County?
Clarke County public preschools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public preschools average of 48% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Clarke County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Clarke County include: Grove Hill Elementary School vs. Joe M Gillmore Elementary School, Joe M Gillmore Elementary School vs. Grove Hill Elementary School, Thomasville Elementary School vs. Grove Hill Elementary School
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