For the 2025 school year, there are 15 public preschools serving 4,637 students in Jackson County, AL.
The top ranked public preschools in Jackson County, AL are Thurston T Nelson Elementary School, Skyline High School and Bridgeport Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jackson County, AL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Alabama public pre school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in Jackson County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Alabama public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Alabama public preschool average of 48% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Jackson County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Thurston T Nelson Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
202 Ida Moody Rd
Scottsboro, AL 35769
(256) 218-2600
Scottsboro, AL 35769
(256) 218-2600
Grades: PK-K
| 267 students
Rank: #22.
Skyline High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
897 County Road 25
Scottsboro, AL 35768
(256) 587-6561
Scottsboro, AL 35768
(256) 587-6561
Grades: PK-12
| 586 students
Rank: #33.
Bridgeport Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1014 Jacobs Ave
Bridgeport, AL 35740
(256) 495-3147
Bridgeport, AL 35740
(256) 495-3147
Grades: PK-4
| 182 students
Rank: #44.
North Sand Mountain School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
29333 Al Highway 71
Higdon, AL 35979
(256) 597-2368
Higdon, AL 35979
(256) 597-2368
Grades: PK-12
| 703 students
Rank: #55.
Dutton Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
180 Main St
Dutton, AL 35744
(256) 228-4265
Dutton, AL 35744
(256) 228-4265
Grades: PK-8
| 214 students
Rank: #66.
Hollywood Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6369 County Road 33
Hollywood, AL 35752
(256) 574-2054
Hollywood, AL 35752
(256) 574-2054
Grades: PK-8
| 181 students
Rank: #77.
Pisgah High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
60 Metcalf St
Pisgah, AL 35765
(256) 451-3241
Pisgah, AL 35765
(256) 451-3241
Grades: PK-12
| 603 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Flat Rock School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
788 County Road 326
Flat Rock, AL 35966
(256) 632-2323
Flat Rock, AL 35966
(256) 632-2323
Grades: PK-8
| 107 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Rosalie Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
162 County Road 355
Pisgah, AL 35765
(256) 451-3616
Pisgah, AL 35765
(256) 451-3616
Grades: PK-8
| 157 students
Rank: #1010.
Stevenson Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
930 Old Mt Carmel Rd
Stevenson, AL 35772
(256) 437-2203
Stevenson, AL 35772
(256) 437-2203
Grades: PK-4
| 356 students
Rank: #1111.
Bryant School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6645 Al Highway 73
Bryant, AL 35958
(256) 597-2203
Bryant, AL 35958
(256) 597-2203
Grades: PK-6
| 114 students
Rank: #1212.
Section High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
141 Al Highway 71
Section, AL 35771
(256) 228-6718
Section, AL 35771
(256) 228-6718
Grades: PK-12
| 546 students
Rank: #1313.
Macedonia School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
196 County Road 49
Section, AL 35771
(256) 228-4483
Section, AL 35771
(256) 228-4483
Grades: PK-8
| 131 students
Rank: #1414.
Woodville High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
290 County Road 63
Woodville, AL 35776
(256) 776-2874
Woodville, AL 35776
(256) 776-2874
Grades: PK-12
| 490 students
Rank: n/an/a
Jackson County Alternative School
Alternative School
594 County Road 42
Scottsboro, AL 35768
(256) 574-6446
Scottsboro, AL 35768
(256) 574-6446
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Jackson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
305 Bingham St
Scottsboro, AL 35768
(256) 218-2400
Scottsboro, AL 35768
(256) 218-2400
Grades: PK-4
| 298 students
51 County Rd 3
Princeton, AL 35766
(256) 776-2628
Princeton, AL 35766
(256) 776-2628
Grades: K-12
| 74 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Jackson County, AL?
The top ranked public preschools in Jackson County, AL include Thurston T Nelson Elementary School, Skyline High School and Bridgeport Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Jackson County?
15 public preschools are located in Jackson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson County?
Jackson County public preschools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Alabama public preschools average of 48% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Jackson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Jackson County include: Rosalie Elementary School vs. Pisgah High School, Skyline High School vs. Woodville High School, Woodville High School vs. Skyline High School
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