For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 525 students in Lowndes County, AL.
The top-ranked public preschools in Lowndes County, AL are Jacksonsteele Elementary School, Fort Deposit Elementary School and Central Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lowndes County, AL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Alabama public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in Lowndes County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public preschool average of 48% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Lowndes County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jacksonsteele Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
570 Freedom Rd
Hayneville, AL 36040
(334) 872-0758
Hayneville, AL 36040
(334) 872-0758
Gr: PK-5 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Fort Deposit Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
200 Gilmer Hills Rd
Fort Deposit, AL 36032
(334) 227-8704
Fort Deposit, AL 36032
(334) 227-8704
Gr: PK-5 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #33.
Central Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
141 Main St
Hayneville, AL 36040
(334) 563-7319
Hayneville, AL 36040
(334) 563-7319
Gr: PK-5 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Lowndes County, AL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Lowndes County, AL include Jacksonsteele Elementary School, Fort Deposit Elementary School and Central Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Lowndes County?
3 public preschools are located in Lowndes County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lowndes County?
Lowndes County public preschools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public preschools average of 48% (majority Black).
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