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Best Cottondale Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 438 students in Cottondale, AL.
The top-ranked public preschool in Cottondale, AL is Cottondale Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cottondale, AL public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Alabama public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in Cottondale have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Alabama public preschool average of 48% (majority Black).

Best Public Preschools in Cottondale, AL (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cottondale Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2301 Cottondale Ln
Cottondale, AL 35453
(205) 342-2642
Gr: PK-5 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 64%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Cottondale, AL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Cottondale, AL include Cottondale Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Cottondale?
1 public preschools are located in Cottondale.
What is the racial composition of students in Cottondale?
Cottondale public preschools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Alabama public preschools average of 48% (majority Black).

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