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Best Dekalb County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public preschools serving 8,212 students in Dekalb County, AL.
The top-ranked public preschools in Dekalb County, AL are Williams Avenue Elementary School, Plainview School and Fyffe High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dekalb County, AL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Alabama public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in Dekalb County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public preschool average of 48% (majority Black).

Best Public Preschools in Dekalb County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Williams Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 54% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1700 Williams Ave Ne
Fort Payne, AL 35967
(256) 845-0626
Gr: PK | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Plainview School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
76 Chavies Rd
Rainsville, AL 35986
(256) 638-3510
Gr: PK-12 | 1,167 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #33.
Fyffe High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
153 Church St
Fyffe, AL 35971
(256) 623-2116
Gr: PK-12 | 954 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #44.
Henagar Junior High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
85 Woodview Rd
Henagar, AL 35978
(256) 657-4483
Gr: PK-8 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #55.
Ider School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1064 Crabapple Ln
Ider, AL 35981
(256) 632-2302
Gr: PK-12 | 586 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #66.
Sylvania School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
133 2nd Street N
Sylvania, AL 35988
(256) 638-2030
Gr: PK-12 | 915 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #77.
Geraldine School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
13011 Highway 227
Geraldine, AL 35974
(256) 659-2142
Gr: PK-12 | 1,211 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Ruhuma Junior High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3371 County Road 81
Fort Payne, AL 35967
(256) 845-3377
Gr: PK-8 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Valley Head High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
235 1st Ave
Valley Head, AL 35989
(256) 635-6228
Gr: PK-12 | 517 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1010.
Collinsville High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
802 S Valley Ave
Collinsville, AL 35961
(256) 524-2111
Gr: PK-12 | 906 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 72%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Dekalb County, AL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Dekalb County, AL include Williams Avenue Elementary School, Plainview School and Fyffe High School.
How many public preschools are located in Dekalb County?
12 public preschools are located in Dekalb County.
What is the racial composition of students in Dekalb County?
Dekalb County public preschools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public preschools average of 48% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Dekalb County are often viewed compared to one another?

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