For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,395 students in 36420, AL (there are 1 private school, serving 101 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 36420, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 36420, AL are Andalusia Elementary School, Pleasant Home School and Andalusia Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 36420 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 36420, AL have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best 36420, AL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Andalusia Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1501 West Bypass
Andalusia, AL 36420
(334) 222-1224
Andalusia, AL 36420
(334) 222-1224
Gr: PK-6 | 1,125 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Pleasant Home School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12548 Falco Road
Andalusia, AL 36420
(334) 222-1315
Andalusia, AL 36420
(334) 222-1315
Gr: PK-12 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Andalusia Junior High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
408 4th Avenue
Andalusia, AL 36420
(334) 222-7569
Andalusia, AL 36420
(334) 222-7569
Gr: 7-8 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #44.
Andalusia High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
701 Third St
Andalusia, AL 36420
(334) 222-7569
Andalusia, AL 36420
(334) 222-7569
Gr: 9-12 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 36420, AL?
The top ranked public schools in 36420, AL include Andalusia Elementary School, Pleasant Home School and Andalusia Junior High School.
How many public schools are located in 36420?
4 public schools are located in 36420.
What percentage of students in 36420 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 36420 are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 36420?
36420 public schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public schools average of 49% (majority Black).
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