For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 3,026 students in Daphne, AL.
The top-ranked public preschools in Daphne, AL are Rockwell Elementary School, Spanish Fort Elementary School and Daphne East Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Daphne, AL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Alabama public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in Daphne have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Alabama public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public preschool average of 48% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Daphne, AL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rockwell Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10183 Us Highway 31
Daphne, AL 36527
(251) 626-5528
Daphne, AL 36527
(251) 626-5528
Gr: PK-6 | 682 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Spanish Fort Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
30900 State Highway 225
Daphne, AL 36527
(251) 626-9751
Daphne, AL 36527
(251) 626-9751
Gr: PK-6 | 726 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Daphne East Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
26651 County Road 13
Daphne, AL 36526
(251) 626-1663
Daphne, AL 36526
(251) 626-1663
Gr: PK-6 | 947 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #44.
Daphne Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2307 Main St
Daphne, AL 36526
(251) 626-2424
Daphne, AL 36526
(251) 626-2424
Gr: PK-3 | 671 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Daphne, AL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Daphne, AL include Rockwell Elementary School, Spanish Fort Elementary School and Daphne East Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Daphne?
4 public preschools are located in Daphne.
What is the racial composition of students in Daphne?
Daphne public preschools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public preschools average of 48% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Daphne are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Daphne include: Rockwell Elementary School vs. Spanish Fort Elementary School, Spanish Fort Elementary School vs. Rockwell Elementary School, Daphne Elementary School vs. Daphne East Elementary School
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