For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,811 students in Madison, AL. The top-ranked public preschools in Madison, AL are Mill Creek Elementary School and Legacy Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Madison, AL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Alabama public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in Madison have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Alabama public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public preschool average of 48% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Madison, AL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mill Creek Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
847 Mill Road
Madison, AL 35758
(256) 774-4690
Madison, AL 35758
(256) 774-4690
Gr: PK-5 | 965 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
Legacy Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
165 Pine Grove Road
Madison, AL 35757
(256) 851-4630
Madison, AL 35757
(256) 851-4630
Gr: PK-5 | 594 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: n/an/a
4976 Wall Triana Highway
Madison, AL 35758
(256) 464-8370
Madison, AL 35758
(256) 464-8370
Gr: PK | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Madison, AL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Madison, AL include Mill Creek Elementary School and Legacy Elementary School. Madison has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Alabama.
How many public preschools are located in Madison?
3 public preschools are located in Madison.
What is the racial composition of students in Madison?
Madison public preschools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public preschools average of 48% (majority Black).
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