For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,815 students in Russellville, AL.
The top-ranked public preschools in Russellville, AL are Belgreen High School and Tharptown Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Russellville, 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 36% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in Russellville have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Alabama public preschool average of 48% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Russellville, AL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Belgreen High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
14220 Highway 187
Russellville, AL 35653
(256) 332-1376
Russellville, AL 35653
(256) 332-1376
Gr: PK-12 | 588 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Tharptown Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
145 Highway 80
Russellville, AL 35654
(256) 332-3404
Russellville, AL 35654
(256) 332-3404
Gr: PK-6 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: n/an/a
1340 Clay Ave
Russellville, AL 35653
(256) 331-2122
Russellville, AL 35653
(256) 331-2122
Gr: PK-2 | 686 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Russellville, AL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Russellville, AL include Belgreen High School and Tharptown Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Russellville?
3 public preschools are located in Russellville.
What is the racial composition of students in Russellville?
Russellville public preschools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Alabama public preschools average of 48% (majority Black).
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