For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,762 students in 36542, AL (there are , serving 177 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in 36542, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 36542, AL are Gulf Shores Elementary School and Gulf Shores Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 36542 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 36542, AL have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best 36542, AL Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gulf Shores Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1600 E 3rd St
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
(251) 968-7375
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
(251) 968-7375
Gr: PK-5 | 1,162 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Gulf Shores Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
450 E 15th Ave
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
(251) 968-8719
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
(251) 968-8719
Gr: 6-8 | 600 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
36542, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1600 East 3rd St
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
(251) 968-7375
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
(251) 968-7375
Gr: PK-6 | 1,065 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
450 E 15th Ave
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
(251) 968-8719
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
(251) 968-8719
Gr: 7-8 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 36542, AL?
The top-ranked public schools in 36542, AL include Gulf Shores Elementary School and Gulf Shores Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 36542?
2 public schools are located in 36542.
What percentage of students in 36542 go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in 36542 are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 36542?
36542 public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public schools average of 49% (majority Black).
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