For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,053 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 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best 36265, AL Public Schools (2025)
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 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
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 | 941 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
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 | 776 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
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 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
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 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 40:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
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 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public schools average of 49% (majority Black).
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