For the 2026 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, Millry High School and Fruitdale 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 19% (versus the Alabama public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in Washington County have an average ranking of 3/10, 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chatom Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
592 Ray Coaker Rd
Chatom, AL 36518
(251) 847-2946
Chatom, AL 36518
(251) 847-2946
Gr: PK-4 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Millry High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1 Wildcat Drive
Millry, AL 36558
(251) 846-2987
Millry, AL 36558
(251) 846-2987
Gr: PK-12 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Fruitdale High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
13077 County Rd 1
Fruitdale, AL 36539
(251) 827-6655
Fruitdale, AL 36539
(251) 827-6655
Gr: PK-12 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #44.
Leroy High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
26301 Highway 43
Leroy, AL 36548
(251) 246-2000
Leroy, AL 36548
(251) 246-2000
Gr: PK-12 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
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
Gr: PK-5 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Washington County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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, Millry High School and Fruitdale 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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