For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 3,342 students in 36695, AL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 36695, AL are Dawes Intermediate School, Orourke Elementary School and Bernice J Causey Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 36695 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Alabama public elementary school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 36695, AL have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Alabama public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public elementary school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best 36695, AL Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: n/an/a
10005 West Lake Rd
Mobile, AL 36695
(251) 221-1420
Mobile, AL 36695
(251) 221-1420
Gr: PK-2 | 584 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
36695, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
The Bridge Inc Mobile (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
3401 Newman Road
Mobile, AL 36695
(251) 633-0475
Mobile, AL 36695
(251) 633-0475
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 36695, AL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 36695, AL include Dawes Intermediate School, Orourke Elementary School and Bernice J Causey Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 36695?
4 public elementary schools are located in 36695.
What is the racial composition of students in 36695?
36695 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Black).
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