Best 36542 Alabama Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,762 students in 36542, AL (there are 1 private school, serving 177 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in 36542, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).

The top ranked public schools in 36542, AL are Gulf Shores Elementary School and Gulf Shores Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public schools in zipcode 36542 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 36542, AL have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Alabama public schools.

Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).