For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,756 students in 36617, AL (there are 3 private schools, serving 259 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in 36617, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 36617, AL are Continuous Learning Center, Holloway Elementary School and Chastangfournier Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 36617 have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 36617, AL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 47% (majority Black).
Best 36617, AL Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Continuous Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1870 Pleasant Ave
Mobile, AL 36617
(251) 221-2122
Mobile, AL 36617
(251) 221-2122
Grades: 9-12
| 76 students
Rank: #22.
Holloway Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
625 Stanton Rd
Mobile, AL 36617
(251) 221-1391
Mobile, AL 36617
(251) 221-1391
Grades: PK-5
| 501 students
Rank: #33.
Chastangfournier Middle School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2800 Berkley Avenue
Mobile, AL 36617
(251) 221-2081
Mobile, AL 36617
(251) 221-2081
Grades: PK-8
| 591 students
Rank: #44.
The Pathway
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2161 Butler St
Mobile, AL 36617
(251) 221-5010
Mobile, AL 36617
(251) 221-5010
Grades: K-8
| 308 students
Rank: #55.
John L Leflore Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
700 Donald St
Mobile, AL 36617
(251) 221-3125
Mobile, AL 36617
(251) 221-3125
Grades: 9-12
| 607 students
Rank: #66.
Booker T Washington Middle School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1961 Andrews St
Mobile, AL 36617
(251) 221-2361
Mobile, AL 36617
(251) 221-2361
Grades: 6-8
| 352 students
Rank: n/an/a
Just 4 Development Laboratory
Special Education School
2263 St Stephens Rd
Mobile, AL 36617
(251) 221-1450
Mobile, AL 36617
(251) 221-1450
Grades: PK
| 321 students
36617, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
461 Donald St
Mobile, AL 36617
(251) 221-1257
Mobile, AL 36617
(251) 221-1257
Grades: K-5
| 583 students
C I T Y Prog (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
414 Stanton Rd
Mobile, AL 36617
(251) 661-2209
Mobile, AL 36617
(251) 661-2209
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Mobile Assoc Retarded Citizens (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
2424 Gordon Smith Dr
Mobile, AL 36617
(251) 479-7409
Mobile, AL 36617
(251) 479-7409
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Pointe Academy (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
1874 Pleasant Avenue
Mobile, AL 36617
(251) 221-5373
Mobile, AL 36617
(251) 221-5373
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Pointe Academy Llc (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
461 Donald Street
Mobile, AL 36617
(334) 470-1798
Mobile, AL 36617
(334) 470-1798
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2161 Butler St
Mobile, AL 36617
(251) 221-1046
Mobile, AL 36617
(251) 221-1046
Grades: PK-5
| 231 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 36617, AL?
The top ranked public schools in 36617, AL include Continuous Learning Center, Holloway Elementary School and Chastangfournier Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 36617, AL?
7 public schools are located in 36617, AL.
What percentage of students in 36617, AL go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in 36617, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 36617, AL?
36617, AL public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public schools average of 47% (majority Black).
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