For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 2,271 students in Marion County, AL.
The top ranked public preschools in Marion County, AL are Winfield Elementary School, Guin Elementary School and Hamilton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marion County, AL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Alabama public pre school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in Marion County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Alabama public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public preschool average of 48% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Marion County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Winfield Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
601 County Highway 14
Winfield, AL 35594
(205) 487-2305
Winfield, AL 35594
(205) 487-2305
Grades: PK-4
| 498 students
Rank: #22.
Guin Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7980 U S Highway 43
Guin, AL 35563
(205) 468-3433
Guin, AL 35563
(205) 468-3433
Grades: PK-6
| 303 students
Rank: #33.
Hamilton Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
784 10th Ave Sw
Hamilton, AL 35570
(205) 921-2145
Hamilton, AL 35570
(205) 921-2145
Grades: PK-4
| 656 students
Rank: #44.
Hackleburg Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
185 School Street
Hackleburg, AL 35564
(205) 935-5156
Hackleburg, AL 35564
(205) 935-5156
Grades: PK-6
| 283 students
Rank: #55.
Brilliant School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10180 State Highway 129
Brilliant, AL 35548
(205) 465-2323
Brilliant, AL 35548
(205) 465-2323
Grades: PK-12
| 268 students
Rank: #66.
Phillips Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
160 School Ave
Bear Creek, AL 35543
(205) 486-5062
Bear Creek, AL 35543
(205) 486-5062
Grades: PK-6
| 263 students
Marion County 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Odis Dickinson Dr
Brilliant, AL 35548
(205) 465-2322
Brilliant, AL 35548
(205) 465-2322
Grades: 7-12
| 122 students
Marion County Alternative School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
188 Winchester Dr
Hamilton, AL 35570
(205) 952-9083
Hamilton, AL 35570
(205) 952-9083
Grades: 5-12
| 15 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Marion County, AL?
The top ranked public preschools in Marion County, AL include Winfield Elementary School, Guin Elementary School and Hamilton Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Marion County?
6 public preschools are located in Marion County.
What is the racial composition of students in Marion County?
Marion County public preschools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public preschools average of 48% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Marion County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Marion County include: Hackleburg Elementary School vs. Winfield Elementary School, Winfield Elementary School vs. Hackleburg Elementary School, Hackleburg Elementary School vs. Brilliant School
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