For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 2,684 students in 36526, AL.
The top-ranked public preschools in 36526, AL are Belforest Elementary School, Daphne East Elementary School and Daphne Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 36526 have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Alabama public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in 36526, AL have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Alabama public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public preschool average of 48% (majority Black).
Best 36526, AL Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Belforest Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11364 County Road 64
Daphne, AL 36526
(251) 607-5624
Daphne, AL 36526
(251) 607-5624
Gr: PK-6 | 1,076 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Daphne East Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
26651 County Road 13
Daphne, AL 36526
(251) 626-1663
Daphne, AL 36526
(251) 626-1663
Gr: PK-6 | 963 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #33.
Daphne Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2307 Main St
Daphne, AL 36526
(251) 626-2424
Daphne, AL 36526
(251) 626-2424
Gr: PK-3 | 645 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
36526, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
605 Us Hwy 98
Daphne, AL 36526
(251) 972-6862
Daphne, AL 36526
(251) 972-6862
Gr: K-8 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 36526, AL?
The top-ranked public preschools in 36526, AL include Belforest Elementary School, Daphne East Elementary School and Daphne Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 36526?
3 public preschools are located in 36526.
What is the racial composition of students in 36526?
36526 public preschools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public preschools average of 48% (majority Black).
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