For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 1,162 students in Gulf Shores, AL.
The top-ranked public preschool in Gulf Shores, AL is Gulf Shores Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gulf Shores, AL public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Alabama public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in Gulf Shores have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Alabama public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public preschool average of 48% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Gulf Shores, AL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gulf Shores Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1600 E 3rd St
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
(251) 968-7375
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
(251) 968-7375
Gr: PK-5 | 1,162 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Gulf Shores, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1600 East 3rd St
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
(251) 968-7375
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
(251) 968-7375
Gr: PK-6 | 1,065 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
600 E 15th Ave
Gulf Shores, AL 36547
(251) 968-4747
Gulf Shores, AL 36547
(251) 968-4747
Gr: 9-12 | 874 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
450 E 15th Ave
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
(251) 968-8719
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
(251) 968-8719
Gr: 7-8 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Gulf Shores, AL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Gulf Shores, AL include Gulf Shores Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Gulf Shores?
1 public preschools are located in Gulf Shores.
What is the racial composition of students in Gulf Shores?
Gulf Shores public preschools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public preschools average of 48% (majority Black).