For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 2,623 students in Houston County, AL.
The top ranked public preschools in Houston County, AL are Ashford Elementary School, Webb Elementary School and Cottonwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Houston County, AL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Alabama public pre school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in Houston County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Alabama public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public preschool average of 48% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Houston County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ashford Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 Barfield St
Ashford, AL 36312
(334) 726-5960
Ashford, AL 36312
(334) 726-5960
Grades: PK-5
| 665 students
Rank: #22.
Webb Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
178 Depot St
Webb, AL 36376
(334) 792-5744
Webb, AL 36376
(334) 792-5744
Grades: PK-6
| 452 students
Rank: #33.
Cottonwood Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
663 Houston St
Cottonwood, AL 36320
(334) 691-2587
Cottonwood, AL 36320
(334) 691-2587
Grades: PK-6
| 508 students
Rank: n/an/a
1665 Honeysuckle Road
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 794-1420
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 794-1420
Grades: PK
| 208 students
Rank: n/an/a
5525 County Road 203
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 677-5153
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 677-5153
Grades: PK-3
| 790 students
Houston County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Child Count Only (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
None Provided
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 793-1397
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 793-1397
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Child Count Only Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
Not Supplied
Dothan, AL 11111
(205) 386-4440
Dothan, AL 11111
(205) 386-4440
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
303 Rollins Ave
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 794-1487
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 794-1487
Grades: PK-5
| 416 students
1236 S Oates St
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 794-1400
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 794-1400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,155 students
900 Sixth Avenue
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 794-1483
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 794-1483
Grades: K-5
| 404 students
1665 Honeysuckle Rd
Dothan, AL 36305
(334) 794-1420
Dothan, AL 36305
(334) 794-1420
Grades: 6-8
| 468 students
Hope High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1971 Reeves St Suite 21
Dothan, AL 36302
(334) 702-4168
Dothan, AL 36302
(334) 702-4168
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Laurel Oaks Behavioral Health Center (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
700 E Cottonwood Rd
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 794-7373
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 794-7373
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Montana Street Magnet School (Closed 2020)
Magnet School
1001 Montana St
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 794-1475
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 794-1475
Grades: K-5
| 491 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Houston County, AL?
The top ranked public preschools in Houston County, AL include Ashford Elementary School, Webb Elementary School and Cottonwood Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Houston County?
5 public preschools are located in Houston County.
What is the racial composition of students in Houston County?
Houston County public preschools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public preschools average of 48% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Houston County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Houston County include: Webb Elementary School vs. Ashford Elementary School, Ashford Elementary School vs. Webb Elementary School
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