For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,220 students in 36206, AL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 36206, AL are Saks Elementary School and Anniston Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 36206 have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Alabama public elementary school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 36206, AL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public elementary school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best 36206, AL Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Saks Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
31 Watson
Anniston, AL 36206
(256) 741-6800
Anniston, AL 36206
(256) 741-6800
Grades: PK-6
| 616 students
Rank: #22.
Anniston Middle School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4800 Mcclellan Blvd
Anniston, AL 36206
(256) 231-5020
Anniston, AL 36206
(256) 231-5020
Grades: 6-8
| 394 students
Rank: n/an/a
Calhoun County Alternative School
Alternative School
32 Watson Street
Anniston, AL 36206
(256) 741-6901
Anniston, AL 36206
(256) 741-6901
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
32 Watson Street
Anniston, AL 36206
(256) 741-7400
Anniston, AL 36206
(256) 741-7400
Grades: 6-12
| 210 students
36206, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Coosa Valley Youth Ser (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
4625 Mcclellan Blvd
Anniston, AL 36206
(256) 237-2881
Anniston, AL 36206
(256) 237-2881
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 36206, AL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 36206, AL include Saks Elementary School and Anniston Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 36206?
4 public elementary schools are located in 36206.
What is the racial composition of students in 36206?
36206 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Black).
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