For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 7,468 students in 36608, AL (there are , serving 4,583 private students). 62% of all K-12 students in 36608, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 36608, AL are Clarkshaw Magnet School, Denton Magnet School Of Technology and Elsie Collier Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 36608 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 36608, AL have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best 36608, AL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
Baker High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8901 Airport Blvd
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 221-3000
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 221-3000
Gr: 9-12 | 2,421 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #77.
Er Dickson Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4645 Bit And Spur Rd
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 221-1180
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 221-1180
Gr: PK-5 | 1,058 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #88.
John Will Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5750 Summit Ave
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 221-1750
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 221-1750
Gr: PK-5 | 510 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #99.
Acceleration Day And Evening Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3725 Airport Blvd
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 301-0050
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 301-0050
Gr: 9-12 | 385 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1010.
Augusta Evans School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6301 Biloxi Ave
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 221-5400
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 221-5400
Gr: PK-12 | 192 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: n/an/a
Acceleration Preparatory Academy
Charter School
3725 Airport Blvd
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 301-0050
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 301-0050
Gr: 6-8 | 327 students Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
Goodwill Easter Seal Center Special Child
Special Education School
10 Westminster Way
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 342-3122
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 342-3122
Gr: PK
36608, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 36608, AL?
The top ranked public schools in 36608, AL include Clarkshaw Magnet School, Denton Magnet School Of Technology and Elsie Collier Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 36608?
12 public schools are located in 36608.
What percentage of students in 36608 go to public school?
62% of all K-12 students in 36608 are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 36608?
36608 public schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public schools average of 49% (majority Black).
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