For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,839 students in Washington County, AL.
The top ranked public preschools in Washington County, AL are Chatom Elementary School, Fruitdale High School and Millry High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washington County, AL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Alabama public pre school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in Washington County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public preschool average of 48% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Washington County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Chatom Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
592 Ray Coaker Rd
Chatom, AL 36518
(251) 847-2946
Chatom, AL 36518
(251) 847-2946
Grades: PK-4
| 306 students
Rank: #22.
Fruitdale High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
13077 County Rd 1
Fruitdale, AL 36539
(251) 827-6655
Fruitdale, AL 36539
(251) 827-6655
Grades: PK-12
| 344 students
Rank: #33.
Millry High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1 Wildcat Drive
Millry, AL 36558
(251) 846-2987
Millry, AL 36558
(251) 846-2987
Grades: PK-12
| 510 students
Rank: #44.
Leroy High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
26301 Highway 43
Leroy, AL 36548
(251) 246-2000
Leroy, AL 36548
(251) 246-2000
Grades: PK-12
| 450 students
Rank: #55.
Mcintosh Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8945 Old Hwy 43
Mc Intosh, AL 36553
(251) 944-2481
Mc Intosh, AL 36553
(251) 944-2481
Grades: PK-5
| 229 students
Washington County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
21168 Hwy 17
Chatom, AL 36518
(205) 361-5267
Chatom, AL 36518
(205) 361-5267
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Washington County, AL?
The top ranked public preschools in Washington County, AL include Chatom Elementary School, Fruitdale High School and Millry High School.
How many public preschools are located in Washington County?
5 public preschools are located in Washington County.
What is the racial composition of students in Washington County?
Washington County public preschools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public preschools average of 48% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Washington County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Washington County include: Fruitdale High School vs. Leroy High School, Chatom Elementary School vs. Leroy High School, Leroy High School vs. Fruitdale High School
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