For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,644 students in Gulf Shores, AL (there are 1 private school, serving 177 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Gulf Shores, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Gulf Shores, AL are Gulf Shores Elementary School, Gulf Shores Middle School and Gulf Shores High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gulf Shores, AL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Gulf Shores have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Gulf Shores, AL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gulf Shores Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1600 E 3rd St
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
(251) 968-7375
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
(251) 968-7375
Grades: PK-5
| 1,162 students
Rank: #22.
Gulf Shores Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
450 E 15th Ave
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
(251) 968-8719
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
(251) 968-8719
Grades: 6-8
| 600 students
Rank: #33.
Gulf Shores High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
600 East 15th Ave
Gulf Shores, AL 36547
(251) 968-4747
Gulf Shores, AL 36547
(251) 968-4747
Grades: 9-12
| 882 students
Gulf Shores, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1600 East 3rd St
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
(251) 968-7375
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
(251) 968-7375
Grades: PK-6
| 1,065 students
600 E 15th Ave
Gulf Shores, AL 36547
(251) 968-4747
Gulf Shores, AL 36547
(251) 968-4747
Grades: 9-12
| 874 students
450 E 15th Ave
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
(251) 968-8719
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
(251) 968-8719
Grades: 7-8
| 441 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Gulf Shores, AL?
The top ranked public schools in Gulf Shores, AL include Gulf Shores Elementary School, Gulf Shores Middle School and Gulf Shores High School.
How many public schools are located in Gulf Shores?
3 public schools are located in Gulf Shores.
What percentage of students in Gulf Shores go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Gulf Shores are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Gulf Shores?
Gulf Shores public schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public schools average of 49% (majority Black).
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