For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,954 students in 36265, AL (there are 2 private schools, serving 154 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 36265, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 36265, AL are Pleasant Valley Elementary School, Kitty Stone Elementary School and Jacksonville High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 36265 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 36265, AL have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 50% (majority Black).
Best 36265, AL Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pleasant Valley Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
265 Mark Green Road
Jacksonville, AL 36265
(256) 741-6600
Jacksonville, AL 36265
(256) 741-6600
Gr: PK-6 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Kitty Stone Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1200 James Hopkins Rd Sw
Jacksonville, AL 36265
(256) 782-5191
Jacksonville, AL 36265
(256) 782-5191
Gr: PK-6 | 929 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #33.
Jacksonville High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1000 George Douthit Dr Sw
Jacksonville, AL 36265
(256) 782-8800
Jacksonville, AL 36265
(256) 782-8800
Gr: 7-12 | 756 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #44.
Pleasant Valley High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4141 Pleasant Valley Rd
Jacksonville, AL 36265
(256) 741-6700
Jacksonville, AL 36265
(256) 741-6700
Gr: 7-12 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #55.
Scc Virtual Preparatory Academy
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
410 Roy Drive
Jacksonville, AL 36265
(205) 594-7131
Jacksonville, AL 36265
(205) 594-7131
Gr: K-12 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: n/an/a
Calhoun County Career Technical Center
Vocational School
1200 Church St Se
Jacksonville, AL 36265
(256) 741-4600
Jacksonville, AL 36265
(256) 741-4600
Gr: 10-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 36265, AL?
The top-ranked public schools in 36265, AL include Pleasant Valley Elementary School, Kitty Stone Elementary School and Jacksonville High School.
How many public schools are located in 36265?
6 public schools are located in 36265.
What percentage of students in 36265 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 36265 are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 36265?
36265 public schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public schools average of 50% (majority Black).
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