For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 2,687 students in 36532, AL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 36532, AL are Fairhope East Elementary School, Fairhope West Elementary School and J Larry Newton School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 36532 have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Alabama public elementary school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 36532, AL have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Alabama public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public elementary school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best 36532, AL Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fairhope East Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2 N Bishop Rd
Fairhope, AL 36532
(251) 928-7841
Fairhope, AL 36532
(251) 928-7841
Grades: K-6
| 851 students
Rank: #22.
Fairhope West Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
408 N Section Street
Fairhope, AL 36532
(251) 928-8400
Fairhope, AL 36532
(251) 928-8400
Grades: PK-6
| 990 students
Rank: #33.
J Larry Newton School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9761 County Road 32
Fairhope, AL 36532
(251) 990-3858
Fairhope, AL 36532
(251) 990-3858
Grades: PK-6
| 846 students
36532, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Baldwin County Alternative School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
6925 Twin Beech Rd
Fairhope, AL 36532
(251) 928-5172
Fairhope, AL 36532
(251) 928-5172
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
100 S Church St
Fairhope, AL 36532
(251) 928-7011
Fairhope, AL 36532
(251) 928-7011
Grades: PK-K
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 36532, AL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 36532, AL include Fairhope East Elementary School, Fairhope West Elementary School and J Larry Newton School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 36532?
3 public elementary schools are located in 36532.
What is the racial composition of students in 36532?
36532 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Black).
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