For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,865 students in 36603, AL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 36603, AL are W H Council Traditional School, Dunbar Creative Performing Arts and Florence Howard Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 36603 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Alabama public elementary school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 36603, AL have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public elementary school average of 48% (majority Black).
Best 36603, AL Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
W H Council Traditional School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
751 Wilkinson St
Mobile, AL 36603
(251) 221-1137
Mobile, AL 36603
(251) 221-1137
Grades: PK-5
| 636 students
Rank: #22.
Dunbar Creative Performing Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 Saint Anthony St
Mobile, AL 36603
(251) 221-2160
Mobile, AL 36603
(251) 221-2160
Grades: 6-8
| 345 students
Rank: #33.
Florence Howard Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
957 Dr Martin L King Jr Ave
Mobile, AL 36603
(251) 221-1406
Mobile, AL 36603
(251) 221-1406
Grades: PK-5
| 488 students
Rank: #44.
Calloway Smith Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
350 N Lawrence St
Mobile, AL 36603
(251) 221-2042
Mobile, AL 36603
(251) 221-2042
Grades: 6-8
| 396 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 36603, AL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 36603, AL include W H Council Traditional School, Dunbar Creative Performing Arts and Florence Howard Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 36603?
4 public elementary schools are located in 36603.
What is the racial composition of students in 36603?
36603 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public elementary schools average of 48% (majority Black).
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