For the 2025-26 school year, there are 10 public preschools serving 5,600 students in Lee County, AL.
The top ranked public preschools in Lee County, AL are South Smiths Station Elementary School, East Smiths Station Elementary School and Wacoochee Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lee County, AL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Alabama public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in Lee County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Alabama public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public preschool average of 48% (majority Black).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Preschools in Lee County (2025-26)
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.
Wacoochee Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
125 Lee Road 254
Salem, AL 36874
(334) 664-4072
Salem, AL 36874
(334) 664-4072
Gr: PK-6 | 596 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #44.
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%
Rank: #55.
Beauregard Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 Lee Road 431
Opelika, AL 36804
(334) 705-6011
Opelika, AL 36804
(334) 705-6011
Gr: PK-4 | 801 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #66.
Dixie Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4914 Us Highway 80 W
Opelika, AL 36804
(334) 468-5323
Opelika, AL 36804
(334) 468-5323
Gr: PK-5 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #77.
Loachapoka Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
685 Lee Road 61
Loachapoka, AL 36865
(334) 705-6031
Loachapoka, AL 36865
(334) 705-6031
Gr: PK-6 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: n/an/a
721 E University Dr
Auburn, AL 36830
(334) 887-4950
Auburn, AL 36830
(334) 887-4950
Gr: PK-2 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: n/an/a
715 Sanders St
Auburn, AL 36830
(334) 887-4940
Auburn, AL 36830
(334) 887-4940
Gr: PK-2 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: n/an/a
335 S Dean Rd
Auburn, AL 36830
(334) 887-4900
Auburn, AL 36830
(334) 887-4900
Gr: PK-2 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Lee County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Brown Center (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
1103 Glenn St
Opelika, AL 36801
(334) 745-9709
Opelika, AL 36801
(334) 745-9709
Gr: K-12 | 82 students Minority enrollment: 89%
The Learning Tree Birmingham (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
421 Opelika Rd
Auburn, AL 36830
(334) 649-4420
Auburn, AL 36830
(334) 649-4420
Lee County Youth Detention Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1109 Spring Drive
Opelika, AL 36801
(334) 745-6771
Opelika, AL 36801
(334) 745-6771
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Lee County, AL?
The top ranked public preschools in Lee County, AL include South Smiths Station Elementary School, East Smiths Station Elementary School and Wacoochee Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Lee County?
10 public preschools are located in Lee County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lee County?
Lee County public preschools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public preschools average of 48% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Lee County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Lee County include: Dean Road Elementary School vs. Cary Woods Elementary School, Auburn Early Education Center vs. Cary Woods Elementary School, South Smiths Station Elementary School vs. West Smiths Station Elementary School
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