For the 2026 school year, there are 15 public preschools serving 4,637 students in Jackson County, AL.
The top-ranked public preschools in Jackson County, AL are Thurston T Nelson Primary School, Skyline High School and Bridgeport Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jackson County, AL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Alabama public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in Jackson County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Alabama public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Alabama public preschool average of 48% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Jackson County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Thurston T Nelson Primary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
202 Ida Moody Rd
Scottsboro, AL 35769
(256) 218-2600
Scottsboro, AL 35769
(256) 218-2600
Gr: PK-K | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Skyline High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
897 County Road 25
Scottsboro, AL 35768
(256) 587-6561
Scottsboro, AL 35768
(256) 587-6561
Gr: PK-12 | 586 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Bridgeport Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1014 Jacobs Ave
Bridgeport, AL 35740
(256) 495-3147
Bridgeport, AL 35740
(256) 495-3147
Gr: PK-4 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #44.
Dutton Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
180 Main St
Dutton, AL 35744
(256) 228-4265
Dutton, AL 35744
(256) 228-4265
Gr: PK-8 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #55.
North Sand Mountain School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
29333 Al Highway 71
Higdon, AL 35979
(256) 597-2368
Higdon, AL 35979
(256) 597-2368
Gr: PK-12 | 694 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #66.
Rosalie Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
162 County Road 355
Pisgah, AL 35765
(256) 451-3616
Pisgah, AL 35765
(256) 451-3616
Gr: PK-8 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #77.
Pisgah High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
60 Metcalf St
Pisgah, AL 35765
(256) 451-3241
Pisgah, AL 35765
(256) 451-3241
Gr: PK-12 | 598 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #88.
Hollywood Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6369 County Road 33
Hollywood, AL 35752
(256) 574-2054
Hollywood, AL 35752
(256) 574-2054
Gr: PK-8 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #99.
Stevenson Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
930 Old Mt Carmel Rd
Stevenson, AL 35772
(256) 437-2203
Stevenson, AL 35772
(256) 437-2203
Gr: PK-4 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1010.
Bryant School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6645 Al Highway 73
Bryant, AL 35958
(256) 597-2203
Bryant, AL 35958
(256) 597-2203
Gr: PK-6 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1111.
Macedonia School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
196 County Road 49
Section, AL 35771
(256) 228-4483
Section, AL 35771
(256) 228-4483
Gr: PK-8 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1212.
Flat Rock School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
788 County Road 326
Flat Rock, AL 35966
(256) 632-2323
Flat Rock, AL 35966
(256) 632-2323
Gr: PK-6 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1313.
Section High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
141 Al Highway 71
Section, AL 35771
(256) 228-6718
Section, AL 35771
(256) 228-6718
Gr: PK-12 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1414.
Woodville High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
290 County Road 63
Woodville, AL 35776
(256) 776-2874
Woodville, AL 35776
(256) 776-2874
Gr: PK-12 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: n/an/a
Jackson County Alternative School
Alternative School
594 County Road 42
Scottsboro, AL 35768
(256) 574-6446
Scottsboro, AL 35768
(256) 574-6446
Gr: PK-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Jackson County, AL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Jackson County, AL include Thurston T Nelson Primary School, Skyline High School and Bridgeport Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Jackson County?
15 public preschools are located in Jackson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson County?
Jackson County public preschools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Alabama public preschools average of 48% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Jackson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Jackson County include: Section High School vs. Pisgah High School, Rosalie Elementary School vs. Pisgah High School, Pisgah High School vs. Section High School
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