For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 803 students in 36756, AL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 36756, AL are Breakthrough Charter School and Francis Marion School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 36756 have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Alabama public elementary school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 36756, AL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public elementary school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best 36756, AL Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Breakthrough Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1101 Washington Street
Marion, AL 36756
(559) 696-4461
Marion, AL 36756
(559) 696-4461
Grades: PK-10
| 339 students
Rank: #22.
Francis Marion School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
101 Hubbard Drive
Marion, AL 36756
(334) 683-6791
Marion, AL 36756
(334) 683-6791
Grades: PK-12
| 464 students
36756, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Head Start Perry Cty (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Greensboro St
Marion, AL 36756
(205) 682-5300
Marion, AL 36756
(205) 682-5300
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Hwy. 14 West
Marion, AL 36756
(334) 683-6741
Marion, AL 36756
(334) 683-6741
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 36756, AL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 36756, AL include Breakthrough Charter School and Francis Marion School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 36756?
2 public elementary schools are located in 36756.
What is the racial composition of students in 36756?
36756 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Black).
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