For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 508 students in Cottonwood, AL.
The top ranked public preschool in Cottonwood, AL is Cottonwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cottonwood, AL public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Alabama public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in Cottonwood have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Alabama public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public preschool average of 48% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Cottonwood, AL (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cottonwood Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
663 Houston St
Cottonwood, AL 36320
(334) 691-2587
Cottonwood, AL 36320
(334) 691-2587
Gr: PK-6 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Cottonwood, AL?
The top ranked public preschools in Cottonwood, AL include Cottonwood Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Cottonwood?
1 public preschools are located in Cottonwood.
What is the racial composition of students in Cottonwood?
Cottonwood public preschools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public preschools average of 48% (majority Black).
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