For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,338 students in 36869, AL.
The top-ranked public preschools in 36869, AL are Ladonia Elementary School, Ridgecrest Elementary School and Meadowlane Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 36869 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Alabama public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in 36869, AL have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public preschool average of 48% (majority Black).
Best 36869, AL Public Preschools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ladonia Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9 Woodland Dr
Phenix City, AL 36869
(334) 468-5805
Phenix City, AL 36869
(334) 468-5805
Gr: PK-5 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Ridgecrest Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1806 8th Pl So
Phenix City, AL 36869
(334) 298-3004
Phenix City, AL 36869
(334) 298-3004
Gr: PK-5 | 762 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #33.
Meadowlane Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
709 Meadowlane Dr
Phenix City, AL 36869
(334) 298-2568
Phenix City, AL 36869
(334) 298-2568
Gr: PK-5 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 36869, AL?
The top-ranked public preschools in 36869, AL include Ladonia Elementary School, Ridgecrest Elementary School and Meadowlane Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 36869?
3 public preschools are located in 36869.
What is the racial composition of students in 36869?
36869 public preschools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public preschools average of 48% (majority Black).
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