For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,482 students in 36693, AL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 36693, AL are Hl Sonny Callahan School For The Deaf And Blind, Kate Shepard Elementary School and Olive J Dodge Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 36693 have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Alabama public elementary school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 36693, AL have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public elementary school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best 36693, AL Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hl Sonny Callahan School For The Deaf And Blind
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3980 Burma Road
Mobile, AL 36693
(251) 221-5454
Mobile, AL 36693
(251) 221-5454
Grades: PK-5
| 48 students
Rank: #22.
Kate Shepard Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3980b Burma Rd
Mobile, AL 36693
(251) 221-1645
Mobile, AL 36693
(251) 221-1645
Grades: PK-5
| 545 students
Rank: #33.
Olive J Dodge Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2615 Longleaf Dr
Mobile, AL 36693
(251) 221-1195
Mobile, AL 36693
(251) 221-1195
Grades: PK-5
| 889 students
Rank: #44.
Mobile Mental Health Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5800 Southland Drive
Mobile, AL 36693
(251) 661-0153
Mobile, AL 36693
(251) 661-0153
Grades: K-12
| 46 students
Rank: #55.
Burns Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6175 Girby Rd
Mobile, AL 36693
(251) 221-2025
Mobile, AL 36693
(251) 221-2025
Grades: 6-8
| 692 students
Rank: n/an/a
Covenant Academy Of Mobile
Charter School
4568 Halls Mill Road
Mobile, AL 36693
(251) 510-3671
Mobile, AL 36693
(251) 510-3671
Grades: K-5
| 262 students
36693, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Baypointe Residentialaltapointe Health Systems (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
5800 Southland Dr
Mobile, AL 36693
(251) 661-0153
Mobile, AL 36693
(251) 661-0153
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
6101 Girby Rd
Mobile, AL 36693
(251) 221-5000
Mobile, AL 36693
(251) 221-5000
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 36693, AL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 36693, AL include Hl Sonny Callahan School For The Deaf And Blind, Kate Shepard Elementary School and Olive J Dodge Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 36693?
6 public elementary schools are located in 36693.
What is the racial composition of students in 36693?
36693 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Black).
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