For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 497 students in 36862, AL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 36862, AL are Lafayette Eastside Elementary School, Inspire Virtual Academy and John P Powell Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 36862 have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Alabama public elementary school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 36862, AL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public elementary school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best 36862, AL Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lafayette Eastside Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 Ave A Se
Lafayette, AL 36862
(334) 864-8274
Lafayette, AL 36862
(334) 864-8274
Grades: PK-5
| 306 students
Rank: #22.
Inspire Virtual Academy
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
318 Avc Drive
Lafayette, AL 36862
(334) 864-8863
Lafayette, AL 36862
(334) 864-8863
Grades: 6-12
| 47 students
Rank: #33.
John P Powell Middle School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
300 Ave A Se
Lafayette, AL 36862
(334) 864-8274
Lafayette, AL 36862
(334) 864-8274
Grades: 6-8
| 144 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 36862, AL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 36862, AL include Lafayette Eastside Elementary School, Inspire Virtual Academy and John P Powell Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 36862?
3 public elementary schools are located in 36862.
What is the racial composition of students in 36862?
36862 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Black).
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