For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,645 students in Grand Bay, AL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Grand Bay, AL are Cora Castlen Elementary School, Breitling Elementary School and Grand Bay Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Grand Bay, AL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Alabama public elementary school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Grand Bay have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public elementary school average of 50% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Grand Bay, AL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cora Castlen Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9960 School House Rd
Grand Bay, AL 36541
(251) 865-6733
Grand Bay, AL 36541
(251) 865-6733
Gr: PK-5 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Breitling Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8350 Grand Bay Wilmer Rd
Grand Bay, AL 36541
(251) 865-0900
Grand Bay, AL 36541
(251) 865-0900
Gr: PK-5 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Grand Bay Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
12800 Cunningham Rd
Grand Bay, AL 36541
(251) 865-6511
Grand Bay, AL 36541
(251) 865-6511
Gr: 6-8 | 751 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Grand Bay, AL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Grand Bay, AL include Cora Castlen Elementary School, Breitling Elementary School and Grand Bay Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Grand Bay?
3 public elementary schools are located in Grand Bay.
What is the racial composition of students in Grand Bay?
Grand Bay public elementary schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Grand Bay are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Grand Bay include: Cora Castlen Elementary School vs. Breitling Elementary School, Breitling Elementary School vs. Cora Castlen Elementary School
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