For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 2,119 students in 36609, AL (there are , serving 2,522 private students). 46% of all K-12 students in 36609, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 36609, AL are Wp Davidson High School and Elizabeth Fonde Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 36609 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 36609, AL have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best 36609, AL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wp Davidson High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3900 Pleasant Valley Rd
Mobile, AL 36609
(251) 221-3084
Mobile, AL 36609
(251) 221-3084
Gr: 9-12 | 1,473 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #22.
Elizabeth Fonde Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3956 Cottage Hill Rd
Mobile, AL 36609
(251) 221-1240
Mobile, AL 36609
(251) 221-1240
Gr: PK-5 | 646 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
36609, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 36609, AL?
The top ranked public schools in 36609, AL include Wp Davidson High School and Elizabeth Fonde Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 36609?
2 public schools are located in 36609.
What percentage of students in 36609 go to public school?
46% of all K-12 students in 36609 are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 36609?
36609 public schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public schools average of 49% (majority Black).
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