For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 2,275 students in 36877, AL.
The top-ranked public preschools in 36877, AL are South Smiths Station Elementary School, East Smiths Station Elementary School and West Smiths Station Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 36877 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Alabama public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in 36877, AL have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Alabama public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public preschool average of 48% (majority Black).
Best 36877, AL Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Smiths Station Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
80 Brown Road
Smiths Station, AL 36877
(334) 664-4062
Smiths Station, AL 36877
(334) 664-4062
Gr: PK-6 | 659 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
East Smiths Station Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
171 Mill Creek Drive
Smiths Station, AL 36877
(334) 664-4061
Smiths Station, AL 36877
(334) 664-4061
Gr: PK-6 | 792 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #33.
West Smiths Station Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
150 Stringer Weeks Road
Smiths Station, AL 36877
(334) 664-4050
Smiths Station, AL 36877
(334) 664-4050
Gr: PK-6 | 824 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 36877, AL?
The top-ranked public preschools in 36877, AL include South Smiths Station Elementary School, East Smiths Station Elementary School and West Smiths Station Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 36877?
3 public preschools are located in 36877.
What is the racial composition of students in 36877?
36877 public preschools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public preschools average of 48% (majority Black).
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