For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 1,598 students in Selma, AL.
The top-ranked public preschools in Selma, AL are Valley Grande Elementary School, Meadowview Elementary School and Edgewood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Selma, AL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Alabama public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in Selma have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public preschool average of 48% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Selma, AL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Valley Grande Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2765 Dallas County Road 81
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 872-7661
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 872-7661
Gr: PK-6 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #22.
Meadowview Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1816 Orrville Rd
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 874-1655
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 874-1655
Gr: PK-6 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #33.
Edgewood Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
709 Highland Ave
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 874-1640
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 874-1640
Gr: PK-6 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Byrd First Class Early Learning Center
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
625 Lapsley St
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 874-1620
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 874-1620
Gr: PK
Rank: #55.
Sophia P Kingston Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2224 Selma Ave
Selma, AL 36703
(334) 874-1635
Selma, AL 36703
(334) 874-1635
Gr: PK-6 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
Rank: #66.
Brantley Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5585 Water Ave
Selma, AL 36703
(334) 874-8185
Selma, AL 36703
(334) 874-8185
Gr: PK-8 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Selma, AL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Selma, AL include Valley Grande Elementary School, Meadowview Elementary School and Edgewood Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Selma?
6 public preschools are located in Selma.
What is the racial composition of students in Selma?
Selma public preschools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public preschools average of 48% (majority Black).
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