For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 4,192 students in Daphne, AL.
The top-ranked public preschools in Daphne, AL are Rockwell Elementary School, Spanish Fort Elementary School and Belforest Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Daphne, AL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Alabama public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in Daphne have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Alabama public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public preschool average of 48% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Daphne, AL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rockwell Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10183 Us Highway 31
Daphne, AL 36527
(251) 626-5528
Daphne, AL 36527
(251) 626-5528
Gr: PK-6 | 747 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Spanish Fort Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
30900 State Highway 225
Daphne, AL 36527
(251) 626-9751
Daphne, AL 36527
(251) 626-9751
Gr: PK-6 | 761 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Belforest Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11364 County Road 64
Daphne, AL 36526
(251) 607-5624
Daphne, AL 36526
(251) 607-5624
Gr: PK-6 | 1,076 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #44.
Daphne East Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
26651 County Road 13
Daphne, AL 36526
(251) 626-1663
Daphne, AL 36526
(251) 626-1663
Gr: PK-6 | 963 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #55.
Daphne Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2307 Main St
Daphne, AL 36526
(251) 626-2424
Daphne, AL 36526
(251) 626-2424
Gr: PK-3 | 645 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Daphne, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
605 Us Hwy 98
Daphne, AL 36526
(251) 972-6862
Daphne, AL 36526
(251) 972-6862
Gr: K-8 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Daphne, AL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Daphne, AL include Rockwell Elementary School, Spanish Fort Elementary School and Belforest Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Daphne?
5 public preschools are located in Daphne.
What is the racial composition of students in Daphne?
Daphne public preschools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public preschools average of 48% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Daphne are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Daphne include: Rockwell Elementary School vs. Spanish Fort Elementary School, Belforest Elementary School vs. Daphne East Elementary School, Spanish Fort Elementary School vs. Rockwell Elementary School