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Best Lauderdale County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public preschools serving 6,397 students in Lauderdale County, AL.
The top-ranked public preschools in Lauderdale County, AL are Kilby Laboratory School, Brooks Elementary School and Underwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lauderdale County, AL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Alabama public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in Lauderdale County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% 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 Lauderdale County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kilby Laboratory School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
611 N Pine St
Florence, AL 35632
(256) 765-4303
Gr: PK-6 | 187 students Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Brooks Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
100 School Ln
Killen, AL 35645
(256) 757-2171
Gr: PK-6 | 874 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Underwood Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4725 Highway 157
Florence, AL 35633
(256) 764-8939
Gr: PK-6 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Waterloo High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
311 Schoolhouse Ln
Waterloo, AL 35677
(256) 766-3100
Gr: PK-12 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: n/an/a
Central Elementary School
3000 County Road 200
Florence, AL 35633
(256) 764-2903
Gr: PK-6 | 713 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
Lauderdale Elementary School
201 Cedar Street
Rogersville, AL 35652
(256) 247-3414
Gr: PK-6 | 746 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
Lexington Elementary School
101 School Street
Lexington, AL 35648
(256) 229-6622
Gr: PK-6 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
Rogers Elementary School
300 Rogers Lane
Florence, AL 35630
(256) 757-3106
Gr: PK-6 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
Wilson Elementary School
7601 Highway 17
Florence, AL 35634
(256) 764-8470
Gr: PK-6 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Lauderdale County, AL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Lauderdale County, AL include Kilby Laboratory School, Brooks Elementary School and Underwood Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Lauderdale County?
12 public preschools are located in Lauderdale County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lauderdale County?
Lauderdale 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).

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