For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 7,902 students in 36830, AL (there are , serving 796 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in 36830, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 36830, AL are Wrights Mill Road Elementary School, Pick Elementary School and Ogletree Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 36830 have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 36830, AL have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best 36830, AL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wrights Mill Road Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
807 Wrights Mill Rd
Auburn, AL 36830
(334) 887-1990
Auburn, AL 36830
(334) 887-1990
Gr: 3-5 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Pick Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1320 N College St
Auburn, AL 36830
(334) 887-2110
Auburn, AL 36830
(334) 887-2110
Gr: 3-5 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #33.
Ogletree Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
737 Ogletree Rd
Auburn, AL 36830
(334) 887-4920
Auburn, AL 36830
(334) 887-4920
Gr: 3-5 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #44.
Margaret Yarbrough Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1555 N Donahue Dr
Auburn, AL 36830
(334) 887-1970
Auburn, AL 36830
(334) 887-1970
Gr: 3-5 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #55.
Auburn Junior High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
405 S Dean Rd
Auburn, AL 36830
(334) 887-4970
Auburn, AL 36830
(334) 887-4970
Gr: 8-9 | 1,509 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #66.
Auburn High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1701 E Samford Avenue
Auburn, AL 36830
(334) 887-2120
Auburn, AL 36830
(334) 887-2120
Gr: 10-12 | 2,163 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #77.
East Samford School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
332 E Samford Avenue
Auburn, AL 36830
(334) 887-1960
Auburn, AL 36830
(334) 887-1960
Gr: 7 | 728 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: n/an/a
721 E University Dr
Auburn, AL 36830
(334) 887-4950
Auburn, AL 36830
(334) 887-4950
Gr: PK-2 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: n/an/a
715 Sanders St
Auburn, AL 36830
(334) 887-4940
Auburn, AL 36830
(334) 887-4940
Gr: PK-2 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: n/an/a
335 S Dean Rd
Auburn, AL 36830
(334) 887-4900
Auburn, AL 36830
(334) 887-4900
Gr: PK-2 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: n/an/a
1565 W Farmville Road
Auburn, AL 36830
(334) 887-4960
Auburn, AL 36830
(334) 887-4960
Gr: K-2 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
36830, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
The Learning Tree Birmingham (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
421 Opelika Rd
Auburn, AL 36830
(334) 649-4420
Auburn, AL 36830
(334) 649-4420
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 36830, AL?
The top ranked public schools in 36830, AL include Wrights Mill Road Elementary School, Pick Elementary School and Ogletree Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 36830?
11 public schools are located in 36830.
What percentage of students in 36830 go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in 36830 are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 36830?
36830 public schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public schools average of 49% (majority Black).
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