For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,172 students in 36606, AL (there are , serving 277 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in 36606, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 36606, AL are Eicholdmertz School Of Math And Science, Spencerwestlawn Elementary School and Murphy High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 36606 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 36606, AL have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best 36606, AL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Eicholdmertz School Of Math And Science
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2815 Government Street
Mobile, AL 36606
(251) 221-1105
Mobile, AL 36606
(251) 221-1105
Grades: PK-5
| 511 students
Rank: #22.
Spencerwestlawn Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3071 Ralston Rd
Mobile, AL 36606
(251) 221-1705
Mobile, AL 36606
(251) 221-1705
Grades: PK-5
| 406 students
Rank: #33.
Murphy High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
100 S Carlen St
Mobile, AL 36606
(251) 221-3184
Mobile, AL 36606
(251) 221-3184
Grades: 9-12
| 1,255 students
Rank: n/an/a
Floretta P Carson Visual And Performing Arts Academy
Charter School
3100 Cottage Hill Road
Mobile, AL 36606
(251) 289-9437
Mobile, AL 36606
(251) 289-9437
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
36606, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2815 Government Blvd
Mobile, AL 36606
(251) 221-1210
Mobile, AL 36606
(251) 221-1210
Grades: PK-5
| 510 students
261 Rickarby St
Mobile, AL 36606
(251) 221-1799
Mobile, AL 36606
(251) 221-1799
Grades: PK-5
| 266 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 36606, AL?
The top ranked public schools in 36606, AL include Eicholdmertz School Of Math And Science, Spencerwestlawn Elementary School and Murphy High School.
How many public schools are located in 36606?
4 public schools are located in 36606.
What percentage of students in 36606 go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in 36606 are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 36606?
36606 public schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public schools average of 49% (majority Black).
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