For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,270 students in Dothan, AL.
The top-ranked public preschool in Dothan, AL is Faine Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dothan, AL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Alabama public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 11% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in Dothan have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public preschool average of 48% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Dothan, AL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Faine Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1901 Stringer St
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 794-1455
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 794-1455
Gr: PK-5 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
1665 Honeysuckle Road
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 794-1420
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 794-1420
Gr: PK | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: n/an/a
5525 County Road 203
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 677-5153
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 677-5153
Gr: PK-3 | 761 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Dothan, AL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Dothan, AL include Faine Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Dothan?
3 public preschools are located in Dothan.
What is the racial composition of students in Dothan?
Dothan public preschools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public preschools average of 48% (majority Black).
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