For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 4,508 students in Chilton County, AL.
The top-ranked public preschools in Chilton County, AL are Clanton Elementary School, Jemison Elementary School and Thorsby High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chilton County, AL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Alabama public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in Chilton County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public preschool average of 48% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Chilton County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clanton Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1000 Cloverleaf Dr
Clanton, AL 35045
(205) 280-2730
Clanton, AL 35045
(205) 280-2730
Gr: PK-3 | 942 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Jemison Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1495 County Road 44
Jemison, AL 35085
(205) 280-4820
Jemison, AL 35085
(205) 280-4820
Gr: PK-3 | 752 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #33.
Thorsby High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
54 Opportunity Dr
Thorsby, AL 35171
(205) 280-4880
Thorsby, AL 35171
(205) 280-4880
Gr: PK-12 | 895 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
Isabella High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11338 County Road 15
Maplesville, AL 36750
(205) 280-2770
Maplesville, AL 36750
(205) 280-2770
Gr: PK-12 | 789 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #55.
Verbena High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
202 County Road 510
Verbena, AL 36091
(205) 280-2820
Verbena, AL 36091
(205) 280-2820
Gr: PK-12 | 589 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #66.
Maplesville High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1256 Al Highway 139
Maplesville, AL 36750
(205) 280-4904
Maplesville, AL 36750
(205) 280-4904
Gr: PK-12 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Chilton County, AL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Chilton County, AL include Clanton Elementary School, Jemison Elementary School and Thorsby High School.
How many public preschools are located in Chilton County?
6 public preschools are located in Chilton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Chilton County?
Chilton County public preschools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public preschools average of 48% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Chilton County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Chilton County include: Clanton Elementary School vs. Isabella High School, Thorsby High School vs. Verbena High School, Isabella High School vs. Clanton Elementary School
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