For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,098 students in 36265, AL (there are 2 private schools, serving 154 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 36265, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 36265, AL are Pleasant Valley Elementary School, Kitty Stone Elementary School and Jacksonville High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 36265 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 36265, AL have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 48% (majority Black).
Best 36265, AL Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pleasant Valley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
265 Mark Green Road
Jacksonville, AL 36265
(256) 741-6600
Jacksonville, AL 36265
(256) 741-6600
Grades: PK-6
| 484 students
Rank: #22.
Kitty Stone Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1200 James Hopkins Rd Sw
Jacksonville, AL 36265
(256) 782-5191
Jacksonville, AL 36265
(256) 782-5191
Grades: PK-6
| 970 students
Rank: #33.
Jacksonville High School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1000 George Douthit Dr Sw
Jacksonville, AL 36265
(256) 782-8800
Jacksonville, AL 36265
(256) 782-8800
Grades: 7-12
| 782 students
Rank: #44.
Pleasant Valley High School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4141 Pleasant Valley Rd
Jacksonville, AL 36265
(256) 741-6700
Jacksonville, AL 36265
(256) 741-6700
Grades: 7-12
| 422 students
Rank: #55.
Scc Virtual Preparatory Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
410 Roy Drive
Jacksonville, AL 36265
(205) 594-7131
Jacksonville, AL 36265
(205) 594-7131
Grades: K-12
| 440 students
Rank: n/an/a
Calhoun County Alternative School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1200 Church Avenue Sw
Jacksonville, AL 36265
(256) 741-7901
Jacksonville, AL 36265
(256) 741-7901
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Calhoun County Career Technical Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1200 Church St Se
Jacksonville, AL 36265
(256) 741-4600
Jacksonville, AL 36265
(256) 741-4600
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 36265, AL?
The top ranked public schools in 36265, AL include Pleasant Valley Elementary School, Kitty Stone Elementary School and Jacksonville High School.
How many public schools are located in 36265?
7 public schools are located in 36265.
What percentage of students in 36265 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 36265 are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 36265?
36265 public schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public schools average of 48% (majority Black).
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