For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 2,275 students in 36877, AL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 36877, AL are South Smiths Station Elementary School, East Smiths Station Elementary School and West Smiths Station Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 36877 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Alabama public elementary school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 36877, AL have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Alabama public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public elementary school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best 36877, AL Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Smiths Station Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
80 Brown Road
Smiths Station, AL 36877
(334) 664-4062
Smiths Station, AL 36877
(334) 664-4062
Grades: PK-6
| 659 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
East Smiths Station Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
171 Mill Creek Drive
Smiths Station, AL 36877
(334) 664-4061
Smiths Station, AL 36877
(334) 664-4061
Grades: PK-6
| 792 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
West Smiths Station Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
150 Stringer Weeks Road
Smiths Station, AL 36877
(334) 664-4050
Smiths Station, AL 36877
(334) 664-4050
Grades: PK-6
| 824 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 36877, AL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 36877, AL include South Smiths Station Elementary School, East Smiths Station Elementary School and West Smiths Station Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 36877?
3 public elementary schools are located in 36877.
What is the racial composition of students in 36877?
36877 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Black).
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