For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 884 students in Grand Bay, AL.
The top ranked public preschools in Grand Bay, AL are Cora Castlen Elementary School and Breitling Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Grand Bay, 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 54% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in Grand Bay have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% 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 Grand Bay, AL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cora Castlen Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9960 School House Rd
Grand Bay, AL 36541
(251) 865-6733
Grand Bay, AL 36541
(251) 865-6733
Grades: PK-5
| 424 students
Rank: #22.
Breitling Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8350 Grand Bay Wilmer Rd
Grand Bay, AL 36541
(251) 865-0900
Grand Bay, AL 36541
(251) 865-0900
Grades: PK-5
| 460 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Grand Bay, AL?
The top ranked public preschools in Grand Bay, AL include Cora Castlen Elementary School and Breitling Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Grand Bay?
2 public preschools are located in Grand Bay.
What is the racial composition of students in Grand Bay?
Grand Bay 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 Grand Bay are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Grand Bay include: Cora Castlen Elementary School vs. Breitling Elementary School, Breitling Elementary School vs. Cora Castlen Elementary School
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