For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 4,482 students in Marshall County, AL.
The top-ranked public preschools in Marshall County, AL are Kate D Smith Dar Elementary School, Asbury Elementary School and Claysville School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marshall County, AL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Alabama public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in Marshall County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Alabama public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public preschool average of 48% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Marshall County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kate D Smith Dar Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6077 Main St
Grant, AL 35747
(256) 728-2226
Grant, AL 35747
(256) 728-2226
Gr: PK-4 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Asbury Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1966 Asbury Road
Albertville, AL 35951
(256) 878-6221
Albertville, AL 35951
(256) 878-6221
Gr: PK-5 | 729 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #33.
Claysville School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
140 Claysville School Rd
Guntersville, AL 35976
(256) 582-4444
Guntersville, AL 35976
(256) 582-4444
Gr: PK
Rank: n/an/a
257 Country Club Rd
Albertville, AL 35951
(256) 878-7922
Albertville, AL 35951
(256) 878-7922
Gr: PK-K | 566 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: n/an/a
121 Mimosa St Ne
Arab, AL 35016
(256) 586-6005
Arab, AL 35016
(256) 586-6005
Gr: PK-2 | 698 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
362 Collier St
Boaz, AL 35957
(256) 593-3481
Boaz, AL 35957
(256) 593-3481
Gr: PK-1 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: n/an/a
1800 Lusk Street
Guntersville, AL 35976
(256) 582-3364
Guntersville, AL 35976
(256) 582-3364
Gr: PK-2 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: n/an/a
200 Bethlehem Rd
Douglas, AL 35964
(256) 593-4912
Douglas, AL 35964
(256) 593-4912
Gr: PK-2 | 613 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Marshall County, AL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Marshall County, AL include Kate D Smith Dar Elementary School, Asbury Elementary School and Claysville School.
How many public preschools are located in Marshall County?
9 public preschools are located in Marshall County.
What is the racial composition of students in Marshall County?
Marshall County public preschools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public preschools average of 48% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Marshall County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Marshall County include: Arab Primary School vs. Guntersville Elementary School, Boaz Elementary School vs. Asbury Elementary School, Asbury Elementary School vs. Boaz Elementary School
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