For the 2025 school year, there are 107 public schools serving 59,444 students in Mobile County, AL (there are , serving 13,861 private students). 81% of all K-12 students in Mobile County, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Mobile County, AL are Eicholdmertz School Of Math And Science, Saraland Elementary School and W H Council Traditional School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mobile County, AL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Mobile County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Mobile County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Eicholdmertz School Of Math And Science
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2815 Government Street
Mobile, AL 36606
(251) 221-1105
Mobile, AL 36606
(251) 221-1105
Gr: PK-5 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #22.
Saraland Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
229 Mckeough Ave
Saraland, AL 36571
(251) 679-5739
Saraland, AL 36571
(251) 679-5739
Gr: 2-5 | 998 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
W H Council Traditional School
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
751 Wilkinson St
Mobile, AL 36603
(251) 221-1139
Mobile, AL 36603
(251) 221-1139
Gr: PK-5 | 590 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #44.
Old Shell Road Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3160 Heather St
Mobile, AL 36607
(251) 221-1557
Mobile, AL 36607
(251) 221-1557
Gr: K-5 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #55.
Phillips Preparatory Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3255 Old Shell Rd
Mobile, AL 36607
(251) 221-2286
Mobile, AL 36607
(251) 221-2286
Gr: 6-8 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #66.
Dawes Intermediate School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10451 West Lake Road
Mobile, AL 36695
(251) 221-1485
Mobile, AL 36695
(251) 221-1485
Gr: 3-5 | 540 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #77.
Barton Academy For Advanced World Studies
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
504 Government Street
Mobile, AL 36602
(251) 221-1040
Mobile, AL 36602
(251) 221-1040
Gr: 6-9 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #88.
Dauphin Island Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1501 Bienville Blvd
Dauphin Island, AL 36528
(251) 861-3864
Dauphin Island, AL 36528
(251) 861-3864
Gr: K-5 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #99.
Saraland Middle Schooladams Campus
(Math: 57% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
401 Baldwin Road
Saraland, AL 36571
(251) 679-9405
Saraland, AL 36571
(251) 679-9405
Gr: 6-8 | 782 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1010.
Clarkshaw Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5960 Arlberg Street
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 221-2106
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 221-2106
Gr: 5-8 | 544 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1111.
Robert E Lee Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
251 Baker Rd
Satsuma, AL 36572
(251) 380-8210
Satsuma, AL 36572
(251) 380-8210
Gr: PK-6 | 763 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1212.
Denton Magnet School Of Technology
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3800 Pleasant Valley
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 221-2148
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 221-2148
Gr: 6-8 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1313.
Elsie Collier Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
601 Snow Road North
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 221-1120
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 221-1120
Gr: PK-5 | 764 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1414.
Cora Castlen Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9960 School House Rd
Grand Bay, AL 36541
(251) 865-6733
Grand Bay, AL 36541
(251) 865-6733
Gr: PK-5 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1515.
Tanner Williams Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13700 Tanner Williams Rd
Wilmer, AL 36587
(251) 221-1675
Wilmer, AL 36587
(251) 221-1675
Gr: PK-5 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1616.
Mary B Austin Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
150 Provident Ln
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 221-1015
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 221-1015
Gr: PK-5 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Anna F Booth Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
17001 Hurricane Blvd
Irvington, AL 36544
(251) 824-1740
Irvington, AL 36544
(251) 824-1740
Gr: PK-5 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Taylor White Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
476 Eliza Jordan Road N
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 221-1465
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 221-1465
Gr: PK-5 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #1919.
Allentown Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10330 Howells Ferry Rd
Semmes, AL 36575
(251) 221-1000
Semmes, AL 36575
(251) 221-1000
Gr: PK-5 | 793 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #2020.
Semmes Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10100 Blackwell Nursery Rd S
Semmes, AL 36575
(251) 221-1630
Semmes, AL 36575
(251) 221-1630
Gr: PK-5 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #2121.
J E Turner Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8361 Lott Road
Wilmer, AL 36587
(251) 221-1285
Wilmer, AL 36587
(251) 221-1285
Gr: PK-5 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #2222.
Hl Sonny Callahan School For The Deaf And Blind
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3980 Burma Road
Mobile, AL 36693
(251) 221-5454
Mobile, AL 36693
(251) 221-5454
Gr: PK-5 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #2323.
Dunbar Creative Performing Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 Saint Anthony St
Mobile, AL 36603
(251) 221-2160
Mobile, AL 36603
(251) 221-2160
Gr: 6-8 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #2424.
Breitling Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8350 Grand Bay Wilmer Rd
Grand Bay, AL 36541
(251) 865-0900
Grand Bay, AL 36541
(251) 865-0900
Gr: PK-5 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #2525.
Orourke Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1975 Leroy Stevens Rd
Mobile, AL 36695
(251) 221-1585
Mobile, AL 36695
(251) 221-1585
Gr: PK-5 | 813 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #2626.
Pearl Haskew Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7001 White Oak Drive
Irvington, AL 36544
(251) 221-1850
Irvington, AL 36544
(251) 221-1850
Gr: PK-5 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #2727.
Saraland High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1115 Industrial Parkway
Saraland, AL 36571
(251) 602-8970
Saraland, AL 36571
(251) 602-8970
Gr: 9-12 | 1,151 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #2828.
Hollingers Island Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2400 Hammock Rd
Mobile, AL 36605
(251) 221-1376
Mobile, AL 36605
(251) 221-1376
Gr: PK-5 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #2929.
Bernice J Causey Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2205 Mcfarland Rd
Mobile, AL 36695
(251) 221-2060
Mobile, AL 36695
(251) 221-2060
Gr: 6-8 | 1,405 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #3030.
Calcedeaver Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
20500 Patillo Road
Mount Vernon, AL 36560
(251) 221-1092
Mount Vernon, AL 36560
(251) 221-1092
Gr: PK-6 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #3131.
Mcdavidjones Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
16250 Highway 45 South
Citronelle, AL 36522
(251) 221-1510
Citronelle, AL 36522
(251) 221-1510
Gr: PK-5 | 844 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #3232.
Satsuma High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Gator Circle
Satsuma, AL 36572
(251) 380-8190
Satsuma, AL 36572
(251) 380-8190
Gr: 7-12 | 731 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #3333.
Spencerwestlawn Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3071 Ralston Rd
Mobile, AL 36606
(251) 221-1705
Mobile, AL 36606
(251) 221-1705
Gr: PK-5 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3434.
Saint Elmo Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8666 Mcdonald Rd
Irvington, AL 36544
(251) 957-6314
Irvington, AL 36544
(251) 957-6314
Gr: PK-5 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #3535.
Dr Robert W Gilliard Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2757 Dauphin Island Parkway
Mobile, AL 36605
(251) 221-1820
Mobile, AL 36605
(251) 221-1820
Gr: PK-5 | 803 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
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Mobile County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2173 Dauphin Island Pkwy
Mobile, AL 36605
(251) 221-1766
Mobile, AL 36605
(251) 221-1766
Gr: K-5 | 254 students Minority enrollment: 75%
1255 Dauphin Street
Mobile, AL 36604
(251) 441-2100
Mobile, AL 36604
(251) 441-2100
Gr: 9-12
Baypointe Residentialaltapointe Health Systems (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
5800 Southland Dr
Mobile, AL 36693
(251) 661-0153
Mobile, AL 36693
(251) 661-0153
461 Donald St
Mobile, AL 36617
(251) 221-1257
Mobile, AL 36617
(251) 221-1257
Gr: K-5 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
The Bridge Inc Mobile (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
3401 Newman Road
Mobile, AL 36695
(251) 633-0475
Mobile, AL 36695
(251) 633-0475
50 Twelth Avenue
Mobile, AL 36611
(251) 221-1105
Mobile, AL 36611
(251) 221-1105
Gr: K-4
Drop Back In Academy (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
4321 Midmost Drive
Mobile, AL 36609
(251) 343-1392
Mobile, AL 36609
(251) 343-1392
Gr: 9-12
Early Childhood Directions (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
975 W I-65 Service Rd N
Mobile, AL 36618
(251) 473-1060
Mobile, AL 36618
(251) 473-1060
2815 Government Blvd
Mobile, AL 36606
(251) 221-1210
Mobile, AL 36606
(251) 221-1210
Gr: PK-5 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Hillsdale Alternative Middle School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
6301 Biloxi Ave
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 221-2229
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 221-2229
Gr: 6-8 | 30 students Minority enrollment: 77%
6301 Biloxi Ave
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 221-2223
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 221-2223
Gr: 6-8 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
The Learning Tree (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
101 S. Dubois St.
Semmes, AL 36575
(251) 649-4420
Semmes, AL 36575
(251) 649-4420
Gr: K-12
Learning Tree Inc Semmes (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
4979 Lott Rd
Semmes, AL 36575
(334) 649-4420
Semmes, AL 36575
(334) 649-4420
1901 Hurtel St
Mobile, AL 36605
(251) 221-2189
Mobile, AL 36605
(251) 221-2189
Gr: 6-8 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
743 Mt. Sinai Ave
Eight Mile, AL 36613
(251) 221-1690
Eight Mile, AL 36613
(251) 221-1690
Gr: K-5
Mobile Assoc Retarded Citizens (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
2424 Gordon Smith Dr
Mobile, AL 36617
(251) 479-7409
Mobile, AL 36617
(251) 479-7409
Gr: K-12
The Phoenix Prog (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1107 Arlington St
Mobile, AL 36605
(251) 432-7301
Mobile, AL 36605
(251) 432-7301
Gr: 6-12
Pointe Academy (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
1874 Pleasant Avenue
Mobile, AL 36617
(251) 221-5373
Mobile, AL 36617
(251) 221-5373
Gr: 6-12
Pointe Academy Llc (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
461 Donald Street
Mobile, AL 36617
(334) 470-1798
Mobile, AL 36617
(334) 470-1798
251 Baker Road
Satsuma, AL 36572
(251) 221-1476
Satsuma, AL 36572
(251) 221-1476
Gr: 3-5
220 Baker Road
Satsuma, AL 36572
(251) 221-1466
Satsuma, AL 36572
(251) 221-1466
Gr: K-2
2161 Butler St
Mobile, AL 36617
(251) 221-1046
Mobile, AL 36617
(251) 221-1046
Gr: PK-5 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
261 Rickarby St
Mobile, AL 36606
(251) 221-1799
Mobile, AL 36606
(251) 221-1799
Gr: PK-5 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Mobile County, AL?
The top ranked public schools in Mobile County, AL include Eicholdmertz School Of Math And Science, Saraland Elementary School and W H Council Traditional School.
How many public schools are located in Mobile County?
107 public schools are located in Mobile County.
What percentage of students in Mobile County go to public school?
81% of all K-12 students in Mobile County are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Mobile County?
Mobile County public schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public schools average of 49% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Mobile County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Mobile County include: Satsuma High School vs. Saraland High School, Goodwill Easter Seal Center Special Child vs. Augusta Evans School, Mary G Montgomery High School vs. Baker High School
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