For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,149 students in Pickens County, AL.
The top ranked public preschools in Pickens County, AL are Gordo Elementary School, Reform Elementary School and Aliceville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pickens County, AL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Alabama public pre school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in Pickens County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public preschool average of 48% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Pickens County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gordo Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
535 4th St Nw
Gordo, AL 35466
(205) 364-8480
Gordo, AL 35466
(205) 364-8480
Grades: PK-6
| 539 students
Rank: #22.
Reform Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
815 7th Ave Sw
Reform, AL 35481
(205) 375-6351
Reform, AL 35481
(205) 375-6351
Grades: PK-4
| 177 students
Rank: #33.
Aliceville Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
800 Columbus Rd Nw
Aliceville, AL 35442
(205) 373-8722
Aliceville, AL 35442
(205) 373-8722
Grades: PK-6
| 433 students
Pickens County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1000 Columbus Rd
Aliceville, AL 35442
(205) 373-6900
Aliceville, AL 35442
(205) 373-6900
Grades: 7-8
| 124 students
101 Commerce Ave
Carrollton, AL 35447
(205) 367-8152
Carrollton, AL 35447
(205) 367-8152
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Lakeside Center (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
101 Commerce Ave.
Carrollton, AL 35447
(205) 367-8152
Carrollton, AL 35447
(205) 367-8152
Grades: 3-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Pickens County, AL?
The top ranked public preschools in Pickens County, AL include Gordo Elementary School, Reform Elementary School and Aliceville Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Pickens County?
3 public preschools are located in Pickens County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pickens County?
Pickens County public preschools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public preschools average of 48% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Pickens County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Pickens County include: Reform Elementary School vs. Gordo Elementary School, Reform Elementary School vs. Aliceville Elementary School, Gordo Elementary School vs. Reform Elementary School
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