#1 Best Preschools in Alabama
Child Enrichment Center
Early childhood program · Grades Pre-K–K
Smaller classes than 89% of preschools in Alabama
Gardendale, AL
AOverall grade30 students1 students per teacher
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Best Preschools in Alabama
The highest-graded schools of this kind in Alabama. Top 6 of 6 schools.
#2 Best Preschools in Alabama
Primrose School of Riverwoods
Early childhood program · Grades Pre-K–K
The only preschool in Helena
Helena, AL
B+Overall grade45 students23 students per teacher
#3 Best Preschools in Alabama
Lincoln Academy
Early childhood program · Kindergarten only
One of the 3 largest preschools in Alabama
Huntsville, AL
BOverall grade76 students10 students per teacher
#4 Best Preschools in Alabama
Alabaster Weekday Early Education Program
Early childhood program · Grades Pre-K–K
The largest preschool in Alabaster
Alabaster, AL
BOverall grade70 students
#5 Best Preschools in Alabama
Montessori Kids Universe Homewood
Montessori school · Kindergarten only
One of the 3 largest preschools in Alabama
Birmingham, AL
B-Overall grade102 students
#6 Best Preschools in Alabama
New Life Christian Academy
Early childhood program · Kindergarten only
The largest of 37 preschools in Alabama
Millbrook, AL
B-Overall grade134 students14 students per teacher
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