For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 3,357 students in 36527, AL (there are , serving 232 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 36527, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 36527, AL are Rockwell Elementary School, Spanish Fort Elementary School and Spanish Fort Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 36527 have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 36527, AL have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best 36527, AL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rockwell Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10183 Us Highway 31
Daphne, AL 36527
(251) 626-5528
Daphne, AL 36527
(251) 626-5528
Grades: PK-6
| 747 students
Rank: #22.
Spanish Fort Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
30900 State Highway 225
Daphne, AL 36527
(251) 626-9751
Daphne, AL 36527
(251) 626-9751
Grades: PK-6
| 761 students
Rank: #33.
Spanish Fort Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
33899 Jimmy Faulkner Dr
Daphne, AL 36527
(251) 625-3271
Daphne, AL 36527
(251) 625-3271
Grades: 7-8
| 647 students
Rank: #44.
Spanish Fort High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
One Plaza De Toros
Daphne, AL 36527
(251) 621-6629
Daphne, AL 36527
(251) 621-6629
Grades: 9-12
| 1,202 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 36527, AL?
The top ranked public schools in 36527, AL include Rockwell Elementary School, Spanish Fort Elementary School and Spanish Fort Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 36527?
4 public schools are located in 36527.
What percentage of students in 36527 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 36527 are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 36527?
36527 public schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public schools average of 49% (majority Black).
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