For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 2,991 students in Cherokee County, AL.
The top-ranked public preschools in Cherokee County, AL are Centre Elementary School, Cedar Bluff High School and Sand Rock High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cherokee County, AL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Alabama public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in Cherokee County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Alabama public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Alabama public preschool average of 48% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Cherokee County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Centre Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
199 Armory Road
Centre, AL 35960
(256) 927-3302
Centre, AL 35960
(256) 927-3302
Gr: PK-4 | 665 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Cedar Bluff High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3655 Old Highway 9
Cedar Bluff, AL 35959
(256) 927-1750
Cedar Bluff, AL 35959
(256) 927-1750
Gr: PK-12 | 623 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Sand Rock High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1950 Sand Rock Avenue
Leesburg, AL 35983
(256) 557-3825
Leesburg, AL 35983
(256) 557-3825
Gr: PK-12 | 783 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Gaylesville High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
760 Trojan Way
Gaylesville, AL 35973
(256) 422-3401
Gaylesville, AL 35973
(256) 422-3401
Gr: PK-12 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #55.
Spring Garden High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2430 County Road 29
Spring Garden, AL 36275
(256) 447-7045
Spring Garden, AL 36275
(256) 447-7045
Gr: PK-12 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Cherokee County, AL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Cherokee County, AL include Centre Elementary School, Cedar Bluff High School and Sand Rock High School.
How many public preschools are located in Cherokee County?
5 public preschools are located in Cherokee County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cherokee County?
Cherokee County public preschools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Alabama public preschools average of 48% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Cherokee County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Cherokee County include: Centre Elementary School vs. Cedar Bluff High School, Gaylesville High School vs. Cedar Bluff High School, Sand Rock High School vs. Cedar Bluff High School
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