For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public preschools serving 3,771 students in Limestone County, AL.
The top ranked public preschools in Limestone County, AL are Julian Newman Elementary School, Sugar Creek Elementary School and Athens Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Limestone County, AL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Alabama public pre school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in Limestone County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Alabama public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public preschool average of 48% (majority Black).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Preschools in Limestone County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Julian Newman Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
601 S Clinton Street
Athens, AL 35611
(256) 233-6630
Athens, AL 35611
(256) 233-6630
Grades: PK-3
| 382 students
Rank: #22.
Sugar Creek Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
26595 Salem Minor Hill Road
Lester, AL 35647
(256) 233-6669
Lester, AL 35647
(256) 233-6669
Grades: PK-5
| 625 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Athens Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
515 N Madison St
Athens, AL 35611
(256) 233-6609
Athens, AL 35611
(256) 233-6609
Grades: PK-3
| 442 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
21360 Hwy 251
Athens, AL 35613
(256) 233-6665
Athens, AL 35613
(256) 233-6665
Grades: PK-5
| 377 students
Rank: #55.
Blue Springs Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
16787 Hardy Road
Athens, AL 35611
(256) 729-4092
Athens, AL 35611
(256) 729-4092
Grades: PK-5
| 499 students
Rank: #66.
Cedar Hill Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
27905 Cedar Hill Rd
Ardmore, AL 35739
(256) 423-5950
Ardmore, AL 35739
(256) 423-5950
Grades: PK-5
| 549 students
Rank: #77.
Piney Chapel Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
20835 Elkton Rd
Athens, AL 35614
(256) 233-6674
Athens, AL 35614
(256) 233-6674
Grades: PK-5
| 197 students
Rank: #88.
Elkmont Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
25630 Evans Street
Elkmont, AL 35620
(256) 732-4291
Elkmont, AL 35620
(256) 732-4291
Grades: PK-5
| 357 students
Rank: #99.
Tanner Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
12067 Dowd Street
Tanner, AL 35671
(256) 998-5266
Tanner, AL 35671
(256) 998-5266
Grades: PK-5
| 343 students
Limestone County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
21465 Alabama Highway 99
Athens, AL 35614
(256) 290-4605
Athens, AL 35614
(256) 290-4605
Grades: PK-K
| n/a students
201 West Green Street Suite B1
Athens, AL 35611
(256) 233-6801
Athens, AL 35611
(256) 233-6801
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
15199 Brownsferry Rd
Athens, AL 35611
(256) 233-6678
Athens, AL 35611
(256) 233-6678
Grades: K-6
| 161 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Limestone County, AL?
The top ranked public preschools in Limestone County, AL include Julian Newman Elementary School, Sugar Creek Elementary School and Athens Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Limestone County?
9 public preschools are located in Limestone County.
What is the racial composition of students in Limestone County?
Limestone County public preschools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public preschools average of 48% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Limestone County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Limestone County include: Elkmont Elementary School vs. Johnson Elementary School, Johnson Elementary School vs. Cedar Hill Elementary School, Cedar Hill Elementary School vs. Johnson Elementary School
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