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Best Limestone County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public preschools serving 3,771 students in Limestone County, AL.
The top-ranked public preschools in Limestone County, AL are Brookhill Elementary School, Julian Newman Elementary School and Johnson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Limestone County, AL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Alabama public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in Limestone County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Alabama public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public preschool average of 48% (majority Black).

Best Public Preschools in Limestone County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brookhill Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
320 Brookhill Dr
Athens, AL 35611
(256) 233-6603
Gr: PK-3 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Julian Newman Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
601 S Clinton Street
Athens, AL 35611
(256) 233-6630
Gr: PK-3 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #33.
Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
21360 Hwy 251
Athens, AL 35613
(256) 233-6665
Gr: PK-5 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #44.
Athens Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
515 N Madison St
Athens, AL 35611
(256) 233-6609
Gr: PK-3 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #55.
Sugar Creek Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
26595 Salem Minor Hill Road
Lester, AL 35647
(256) 233-6669
Gr: PK-5 | 631 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #66.
Blue Springs Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
16787 Hardy Road
Athens, AL 35611
(256) 729-4092
Gr: PK-5 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #77.
Cedar Hill Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
27905 Cedar Hill Rd
Ardmore, AL 35739
(256) 423-5950
Gr: PK-5 | 576 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #88.
Elkmont Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
25630 Evans Street
Elkmont, AL 35620
(256) 732-4291
Gr: PK-5 | 599 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #99.
James L Cowart Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1701 W Hobbs St
Athens, AL 35611
(256) 233-6627
Gr: PK-3 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1010.
Tanner Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
12067 Dowd Street
Tanner, AL 35671
(256) 998-5266
Gr: PK-5 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 68%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Limestone County, AL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Limestone County, AL include Brookhill Elementary School, Julian Newman Elementary School and Johnson Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Limestone County?
9 public preschools are located in Limestone County.
What is the racial composition of students in Limestone County?
Limestone County public preschools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public preschools average of 48% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Limestone County are often viewed compared to one another?

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