For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,589 students in Lamar County, AL.
The top-ranked public preschools in Lamar County, AL are Vernon Elementary School, South Lamar School and Sulligent School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lamar County, AL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Alabama public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in Lamar County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Alabama public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public preschool average of 48% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Lamar County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Vernon Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9700 Hwy 18 W
Vernon, AL 35592
(205) 695-9728
Vernon, AL 35592
(205) 695-9728
Gr: PK-3 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
South Lamar School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 Sls Road
Millport, AL 35576
(205) 662-4411
Millport, AL 35576
(205) 662-4411
Gr: PK-12 | 624 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Sulligent School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 Elm St
Sulligent, AL 35586
(205) 698-9254
Sulligent, AL 35586
(205) 698-9254
Gr: PK-12 | 684 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Lamar County, AL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Lamar County, AL include Vernon Elementary School, South Lamar School and Sulligent School.
How many public preschools are located in Lamar County?
3 public preschools are located in Lamar County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lamar County?
Lamar County public preschools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public preschools average of 48% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Lamar County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Lamar County include: South Lamar School vs. Sulligent School
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