For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 7,902 students in 36830, AL (there are 3 private schools, serving 828 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in 36830, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 36830, AL are Cary Woods Elementary School, Wrights Mill Road Elementary School and Pick Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 36830 have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 36830, AL have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best 36830, AL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cary Woods Elementary School
(Math: 98% | Reading: 98% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
715 Sanders St
Auburn, AL 36830
(334) 887-4940
Auburn, AL 36830
(334) 887-4940
Grades: PK-2
| 466 students
Rank: #22.
Wrights Mill Road Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
807 Wrights Mill Rd
Auburn, AL 36830
(334) 887-1990
Auburn, AL 36830
(334) 887-1990
Grades: 3-5
| 401 students
Rank: #33.
Pick Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1320 N College St
Auburn, AL 36830
(334) 887-2110
Auburn, AL 36830
(334) 887-2110
Grades: 3-5
| 442 students
Rank: #44.
Ogletree Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
737 Ogletree Rd
Auburn, AL 36830
(334) 887-4920
Auburn, AL 36830
(334) 887-4920
Grades: 3-5
| 522 students
Rank: #55.
Margaret Yarbrough Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1555 N Donahue Dr
Auburn, AL 36830
(334) 887-1970
Auburn, AL 36830
(334) 887-1970
Grades: 3-5
| 404 students
Rank: #66.
Dean Road Elementary School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 96% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
335 S Dean Rd
Auburn, AL 36830
(334) 887-4900
Auburn, AL 36830
(334) 887-4900
Grades: PK-2
| 408 students
Rank: #77.
Auburn Junior High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
405 S Dean Rd
Auburn, AL 36830
(334) 887-4970
Auburn, AL 36830
(334) 887-4970
Grades: 8-9
| 1,509 students
Rank: #88.
Auburn High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1701 E Samford Avenue
Auburn, AL 36830
(334) 887-2120
Auburn, AL 36830
(334) 887-2120
Grades: 10-12
| 2,163 students
Rank: #99.
East Samford School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
332 E Samford Avenue
Auburn, AL 36830
(334) 887-1960
Auburn, AL 36830
(334) 887-1960
Grades: 7
| 728 students
Rank: n/an/a
721 E University Dr
Auburn, AL 36830
(334) 887-4950
Auburn, AL 36830
(334) 887-4950
Grades: PK-2
| 501 students
Rank: n/an/a
1565 W Farmville Road
Auburn, AL 36830
(334) 887-4960
Auburn, AL 36830
(334) 887-4960
Grades: K-2
| 358 students
36830, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
The Learning Tree Birmingham (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
421 Opelika Rd
Auburn, AL 36830
(334) 649-4420
Auburn, AL 36830
(334) 649-4420
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 36830, AL?
The top ranked public schools in 36830, AL include Cary Woods Elementary School, Wrights Mill Road Elementary School and Pick Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 36830?
11 public schools are located in 36830.
What percentage of students in 36830 go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in 36830 are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 36830?
36830 public schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public schools average of 49% (majority Black).
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