For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,766 students in 36603, AL (there are 1 private school, serving 106 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 36603, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 36603, AL are W H Council Traditional School, Dunbar Creative Performing Arts and Florence Howard Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 36603 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 36603, AL have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best 36603, AL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
W H Council Traditional School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
751 Wilkinson St
Mobile, AL 36603
(251) 221-1139
Mobile, AL 36603
(251) 221-1139
Grades: PK-5
| 590 students
Rank: #22.
Dunbar Creative Performing Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 Saint Anthony St
Mobile, AL 36603
(251) 221-2160
Mobile, AL 36603
(251) 221-2160
Grades: 6-8
| 333 students
Rank: #33.
Florence Howard Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
957 Dr Martin L King Jr Ave
Mobile, AL 36603
(251) 221-1406
Mobile, AL 36603
(251) 221-1406
Grades: PK-5
| 503 students
Rank: #44.
Calloway Smith Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
350 N Lawrence St
Mobile, AL 36603
(251) 221-2042
Mobile, AL 36603
(251) 221-2042
Grades: 6-8
| 340 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 36603, AL?
The top ranked public schools in 36603, AL include W H Council Traditional School, Dunbar Creative Performing Arts and Florence Howard Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 36603?
4 public schools are located in 36603.
What percentage of students in 36603 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 36603 are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 36603?
36603 public schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public schools average of 49% (majority Black).
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