For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 807 students in 36607, AL (there are 2 private schools, serving 1,307 private students). 38% of all K-12 students in 36607, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 36607, AL are Old Shell Road Magnet School and Phillips Preparatory Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 36607 have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 86% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 36607, AL have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best 36607, AL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Old Shell Road Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3160 Heather St
Mobile, AL 36607
(251) 221-1557
Mobile, AL 36607
(251) 221-1557
Grades: K-5
| 369 students
Rank: #22.
Phillips Preparatory Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3255 Old Shell Rd
Mobile, AL 36607
(251) 221-2286
Mobile, AL 36607
(251) 221-2286
Grades: 6-8
| 438 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ucp Of Mobile Inc
Alternative School
3058 Dauphin Square Connector
Mobile, AL 36607
(251) 479-4900
Mobile, AL 36607
(251) 479-4900
Grades: PK-K
| n/a students
36607, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3160 Heather St
Mobile, AL 36607
(251) 221-1661
Mobile, AL 36607
(251) 221-1661
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 36607, AL?
The top ranked public schools in 36607, AL include Old Shell Road Magnet School and Phillips Preparatory Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 36607?
3 public schools are located in 36607.
What percentage of students in 36607 go to public school?
38% of all K-12 students in 36607 are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 36607?
36607 public schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public schools average of 49% (majority Black).
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