For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 538 students in 36853, AL.
The top ranked public preschool in 36853, AL is Dadeville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschool in zipcode 36853 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Alabama public pre school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in 36853, AL have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public preschool average of 48% (majority Black).
Best 36853, AL Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dadeville Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
670 E Columbus St
Dadeville, AL 36853
(256) 825-6811
Dadeville, AL 36853
(256) 825-6811
Grades: PK-5
| 538 students
36853, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
254 Leach Street
Dadeville, AL 36853
(256) 825-2846
Dadeville, AL 36853
(256) 825-2846
Grades: 6-8
| 255 students
254 Leach St
Dadeville, AL 36853
(256) 825-1037
Dadeville, AL 36853
(256) 825-1037
Grades: K
| n/a students
Tallapoosa County Alternative School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
254-a Leach Street
Dadeville, AL 36853
(256) 825-2848
Dadeville, AL 36853
(256) 825-2848
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 36853, AL?
The top ranked public preschools in 36853, AL include Dadeville Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 36853?
1 public preschools are located in 36853.
What is the racial composition of students in 36853?
36853 public preschools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public preschools average of 48% (majority Black).
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