For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,220 students in 36206, AL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 36206, AL are Saks Elementary School and Anniston Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 36206 have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Alabama public elementary school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 36206, AL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public elementary school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best 36206, AL Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Saks Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
31 Watson
Anniston, AL 36206
(256) 741-6800
Anniston, AL 36206
(256) 741-6800
Gr: PK-6 | 616 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #22.
Anniston Middle School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4800 Mcclellan Blvd
Anniston, AL 36206
(256) 231-5020
Anniston, AL 36206
(256) 231-5020
Gr: 6-8 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: n/an/a
Calhoun County Alternative School
Alternative School
32 Watson Street
Anniston, AL 36206
(256) 741-6901
Anniston, AL 36206
(256) 741-6901
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
32 Watson Street
Anniston, AL 36206
(256) 741-7400
Anniston, AL 36206
(256) 741-7400
Gr: 6-12 | 210 students Minority enrollment: 25%
36206, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Coosa Valley Youth Ser (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
4625 Mcclellan Blvd
Anniston, AL 36206
(256) 237-2881
Anniston, AL 36206
(256) 237-2881
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 36206, AL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 36206, AL include Saks Elementary School and Anniston Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 36206?
4 public elementary schools are located in 36206.
What is the racial composition of students in 36206?
36206 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Black).
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