For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 726 students in 36518, AL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 36518, AL are Chatom Elementary School and Washington County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 36518 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Alabama public elementary school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 36518, AL have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Alabama public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public elementary school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best 36518, AL Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Chatom Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
592 Ray Coaker Rd
Chatom, AL 36518
(251) 847-2946
Chatom, AL 36518
(251) 847-2946
Grades: PK-4
| 306 students
Rank: #22.
Washington County High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Highway 56
Chatom, AL 36518
(251) 847-2851
Chatom, AL 36518
(251) 847-2851
Grades: 5-12
| 420 students
36518, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
21168 Hwy 17
Chatom, AL 36518
(205) 361-5267
Chatom, AL 36518
(205) 361-5267
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 36518, AL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 36518, AL include Chatom Elementary School and Washington County High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 36518?
2 public elementary schools are located in 36518.
What is the racial composition of students in 36518?
36518 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Black).
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