For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 7,468 students in 36608, AL (there are 8 private schools, serving 4,412 private students). 63% of all K-12 students in 36608, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 36608, AL are Denton Magnet School Of Technology, Clarkshaw Magnet School and Elsie Collier Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 36608 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 36608, AL have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best 36608, AL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Denton Magnet School Of Technology
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3800 Pleasant Valley
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 221-2148
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 221-2148
Grades: 6-8
| 330 students
Rank: #22.
Clarkshaw Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5960 Arlberg Street
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 221-2106
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 221-2106
Grades: 5-8
| 544 students
Rank: #33.
Elsie Collier Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
601 Snow Road North
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 221-1120
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 221-1120
Grades: PK-5
| 764 students
Rank: #44.
Mary B Austin Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
150 Provident Ln
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 221-1015
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 221-1015
Grades: PK-5
| 505 students
Rank: #55.
Taylor White Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
476 Eliza Jordan Road N
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 221-1465
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 221-1465
Grades: PK-5
| 432 students
Rank: #66.
Baker High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8901 Airport Blvd
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 221-3000
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 221-3000
Grades: 9-12
| 2,421 students
Rank: #77.
Er Dickson Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4645 Bit And Spur Rd
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 221-1180
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 221-1180
Grades: PK-5
| 1,058 students
Rank: #88.
John Will Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5750 Summit Ave
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 221-1750
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 221-1750
Grades: PK-5
| 510 students
Rank: #99.
Acceleration Day And Evening Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3725 Airport Blvd
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 301-0050
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 301-0050
Grades: 9-12
| 385 students
Rank: #1010.
Augusta Evans School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6301 Biloxi Ave
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 221-5400
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 221-5400
Grades: PK-12
| 192 students
Rank: n/an/a
Acceleration Preparatory Academy
Charter School
3725 Airport Blvd
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 301-0050
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 301-0050
Grades: 6-8
| 327 students
Rank: n/an/a
Goodwill Easter Seal Center Special Child
Special Education School
10 Westminster Way
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 342-3122
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 342-3122
Grades: PK
| n/a students
36608, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Hillsdale Alternative Middle School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
6301 Biloxi Ave
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 221-2229
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 221-2229
Grades: 6-8
| 30 students
6301 Biloxi Ave
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 221-2223
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 221-2223
Grades: 6-8
| 257 students
5960 Arlberg St
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 221-3305
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 221-3305
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
Wilmer Hall (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
3811 Old Shell Road
Mobile, AL 36608
(256) 378-3821
Mobile, AL 36608
(256) 378-3821
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 36608, AL?
The top ranked public schools in 36608, AL include Denton Magnet School Of Technology, Clarkshaw Magnet School and Elsie Collier Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 36608?
12 public schools are located in 36608.
What percentage of students in 36608 go to public school?
63% of all K-12 students in 36608 are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 36608?
36608 public schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public schools average of 49% (majority Black).
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