For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 5,255 students in Foley, AL (there are 3 private schools, serving 437 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Foley, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Foley, AL are Foley Elementary School, Magnolia School and Florence B Mathis Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Foley, AL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Foley have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Foley, AL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Foley Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
450 N Cedar Street
Foley, AL 36535
(251) 943-8861
Foley, AL 36535
(251) 943-8861
Grades: PK-6
| 966 students
Rank: #22.
Magnolia School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1 Jaguar Loop
Foley, AL 36535
(251) 965-6200
Foley, AL 36535
(251) 965-6200
Grades: PK-6
| 903 students
Rank: #33.
Florence B Mathis Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 9th Ave
Foley, AL 36535
(251) 943-1244
Foley, AL 36535
(251) 943-1244
Grades: PK-6
| 983 students
Rank: #44.
Foley Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 N Oak St
Foley, AL 36535
(251) 943-1255
Foley, AL 36535
(251) 943-1255
Grades: 7-8
| 769 students
Rank: #55.
Foley High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1 Pride Pl
Foley, AL 36535
(251) 943-2221
Foley, AL 36535
(251) 943-2221
Grades: 9-12
| 1,634 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Foley, AL?
The top ranked public schools in Foley, AL include Foley Elementary School, Magnolia School and Florence B Mathis Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Foley?
5 public schools are located in Foley.
What percentage of students in Foley go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Foley are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Foley?
Foley public schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Alabama public schools average of 49% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Foley are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Foley include: Florence B Mathis Elementary School vs. Foley Elementary School, Foley Middle School vs. Foley High School
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