For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,149 students in Pickens County, AL.
The top-ranked public preschools in Pickens County, AL are Gordo Elementary School, Reform Elementary School and Aliceville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pickens County, AL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Alabama public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in Pickens County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public preschool average of 48% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Pickens County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gordo Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
535 4th St Nw
Gordo, AL 35466
(205) 364-8480
Gordo, AL 35466
(205) 364-8480
Gr: PK-6 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Reform Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
815 7th Ave Sw
Reform, AL 35481
(205) 375-6351
Reform, AL 35481
(205) 375-6351
Gr: PK-4 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #33.
Aliceville Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
800 Columbus Rd Nw
Aliceville, AL 35442
(205) 373-8722
Aliceville, AL 35442
(205) 373-8722
Gr: PK-6 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Pickens County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1000 Columbus Rd
Aliceville, AL 35442
(205) 373-6900
Aliceville, AL 35442
(205) 373-6900
Gr: 7-8 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Lakeside Center (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
101 Commerce Ave.
Carrollton, AL 35447
(205) 367-8152
Carrollton, AL 35447
(205) 367-8152
Gr: 3-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Pickens County, AL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Pickens County, AL include Gordo Elementary School, Reform Elementary School and Aliceville Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Pickens County?
3 public preschools are located in Pickens County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pickens County?
Pickens County public preschools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public preschools average of 48% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Pickens County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Pickens County include: Aliceville Elementary School vs. Reform Elementary School, Reform Elementary School vs. Aliceville Elementary School, Gordo Elementary School vs. Reform Elementary School
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