For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,739 students in 36618, AL (there are 2 private schools, serving 193 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in 36618, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 36618, AL are Orchard Elementary School, Forest Hill Elementary School and Cl Scarborough Model Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 36618 have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 36618, AL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 48% (majority Black).
Best 36618, AL Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Orchard Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6400 Howells Ferry Rd
Mobile, AL 36618
(251) 221-1571
Mobile, AL 36618
(251) 221-1571
Grades: PK-5
| 539 students
Rank: #22.
Forest Hill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4501 Moffett Rd
Mobile, AL 36618
(251) 221-1270
Mobile, AL 36618
(251) 221-1270
Grades: PK-5
| 549 students
Rank: #33.
Cl Scarborough Model Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1800 Phillips Ln
Mobile, AL 36618
(251) 221-2323
Mobile, AL 36618
(251) 221-2323
Grades: 6-8
| 651 students
36618, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Early Childhood Directions (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
975 W I-65 Service Rd N
Mobile, AL 36618
(251) 473-1060
Mobile, AL 36618
(251) 473-1060
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1 Magnum Pass
Mobile, AL 36618
(251) 221-6249
Mobile, AL 36618
(251) 221-6249
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
St. Marys Home (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
4350 Moffett Road
Mobile, AL 36618
(251) 344-7733
Mobile, AL 36618
(251) 344-7733
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 36618, AL?
The top ranked public schools in 36618, AL include Orchard Elementary School, Forest Hill Elementary School and Cl Scarborough Model Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 36618?
3 public schools are located in 36618.
What percentage of students in 36618 go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in 36618 are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 36618?
36618 public schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public schools average of 48% (majority Black).
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