For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 3,809 students in Covington County, AL.
The top-ranked public preschools in Covington County, AL are Opp Elementary School, Andalusia Elementary School and Straughn Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Covington County, AL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Alabama public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in Covington County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Alabama public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public preschool average of 48% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Covington County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Opp Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
27098 Bobcat Drive
Opp, AL 36467
(334) 493-6031
Opp, AL 36467
(334) 493-6031
Gr: PK-4 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Andalusia Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1501 West Bypass
Andalusia, AL 36420
(334) 222-1224
Andalusia, AL 36420
(334) 222-1224
Gr: PK-6 | 1,082 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #33.
Straughn Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
29324 Straughn School Road
Andalusia, AL 36421
(334) 427-1311
Andalusia, AL 36421
(334) 427-1311
Gr: PK-5 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
Ws Harlan Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1641 Mohegan St
Lockhart, AL 36455
(334) 858-3294
Lockhart, AL 36455
(334) 858-3294
Gr: PK-6 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #55.
Pleasant Home School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12548 Falco Road
Andalusia, AL 36420
(334) 222-1315
Andalusia, AL 36420
(334) 222-1315
Gr: PK-12 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #66.
Fleeta School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
27463 County Road 30
Opp, AL 36467
(334) 493-6772
Opp, AL 36467
(334) 493-6772
Gr: PK-8 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #77.
Red Level School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
28551 Barrow Road
Red Level, AL 36474
(334) 469-5315
Red Level, AL 36474
(334) 469-5315
Gr: PK-12 | 535 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Covington County, AL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Covington County, AL include Opp Elementary School, Andalusia Elementary School and Straughn Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Covington County?
7 public preschools are located in Covington County.
What is the racial composition of students in Covington County?
Covington County public preschools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public preschools average of 48% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Covington County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Covington County include: Fleeta School vs. Opp Elementary School, Opp Elementary School vs. Fleeta School, Andalusia Elementary School vs. Straughn Elementary School
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