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Best Etowah County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 19 public preschools serving 7,575 students in Etowah County, AL.
The top-ranked public preschools in Etowah County, AL are Eura Brown Elementary School, John S Jones Elementary School and Glencoe Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Etowah County, AL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Alabama public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in Etowah County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Alabama public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public preschool average of 48% (majority Black).

Best Public Preschools in Etowah County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Eura Brown Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1231 Alcott Rd
Gadsden, AL 35901
(256) 546-0011
Gr: PK-5 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
John S Jones Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
301 Lumley Rd
Rainbow City, AL 35906
(256) 442-2900
Gr: PK-5 | 745 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #33.
Glencoe Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
207 N College St
Gadsden, AL 35905
(256) 492-4709
Gr: PK-4 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #44.
Gaston Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4550 Us Highway 411
Gadsden, AL 35901
(256) 622-1073
Gr: PK-6 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #55.
Mitchell Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1501 Noccalula Rd
Gadsden, AL 35904
(256) 546-2711
Gr: PK-5 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #66.
Southside Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2551 Highway 77
Gadsden, AL 35907
(256) 442-1090
Gr: PK-5 | 585 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #77.
Whitesboro Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5080 Leeth Gap Rd
Boaz, AL 35956
(256) 622-1110
Gr: PK-5 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #88.
Ivalee Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
840 Gallant Rd
Attalla, AL 35954
(256) 538-9781
Gr: PK-6 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #99.
Hokes Bluff Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5375 Main Street
Gadsden, AL 35903
(256) 492-5571
Gr: PK-5 | 610 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1010.
Highland Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3156 Tabor Rd
Gadsden, AL 35904
(256) 546-7409
Gr: PK-6 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Carlisle Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
8025 Us Highway 431
Boaz, AL 35956
(256) 622-1115
Gr: PK-5 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
West End Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6795 Highway 132
Altoona, AL 35952
(256) 622-1085
Gr: PK-6 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1313.
Walnut Park Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3200 Walnut St
Gadsden, AL 35904
(256) 546-4665
Gr: PK-5 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1414.
Duck Springs Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
10180 Duck Springs Rd
Attalla, AL 35954
(256) 538-6301
Gr: PK-6 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1515.
Attalla Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
300 Cullman Avenue
Attalla, AL 35954
(256) 538-7266
Gr: PK-5 | 665 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1616.
Floyd Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
601 Black Creek Rd
Gadsden, AL 35904
(256) 546-0836
Gr: PK-5 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1717.
Donehoo Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1109 E Broad St
Gadsden, AL 35903
(256) 546-3604
Gr: PK-5 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1818.
Thompson Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
236 Goldenrod Ave
Gadsden, AL 35901
(256) 546-7011
Gr: PK-5 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: n/an/a
Etowah County Special Education Learning Center
Special Education School
401 Broad Street
Gadsden, AL 35901
(256) 442-1050
Gr: PK | 1 student

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Etowah County, AL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Etowah County, AL include Eura Brown Elementary School, John S Jones Elementary School and Glencoe Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Etowah County?
21 public preschools are located in Etowah County.
What is the racial composition of students in Etowah County?
Etowah County public preschools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public preschools average of 48% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Etowah County are often viewed compared to one another?

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