For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 3,342 students in 36695, AL (there are 6 private schools, serving 1,047 private students). 76% of all K-12 students in 36695, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 36695, AL are Dawes Intermediate School, Orourke Elementary School and Bernice J Causey Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 36695 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 36695, AL have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best 36695, AL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dawes Intermediate School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10451 West Lake Road
Mobile, AL 36695
(251) 221-1485
Mobile, AL 36695
(251) 221-1485
Gr: 3-5 | 540 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Orourke Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1975 Leroy Stevens Rd
Mobile, AL 36695
(251) 221-1585
Mobile, AL 36695
(251) 221-1585
Gr: PK-5 | 813 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #33.
Bernice J Causey Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2205 Mcfarland Rd
Mobile, AL 36695
(251) 221-2060
Mobile, AL 36695
(251) 221-2060
Gr: 6-8 | 1,405 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: n/an/a
10005 West Lake Rd
Mobile, AL 36695
(251) 221-1420
Mobile, AL 36695
(251) 221-1420
Gr: PK-2 | 584 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
36695, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
The Bridge Inc Mobile (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
3401 Newman Road
Mobile, AL 36695
(251) 633-0475
Mobile, AL 36695
(251) 633-0475
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 36695, AL?
The top ranked public schools in 36695, AL include Dawes Intermediate School, Orourke Elementary School and Bernice J Causey Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 36695?
4 public schools are located in 36695.
What percentage of students in 36695 go to public school?
76% of all K-12 students in 36695 are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 36695?
36695 public schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public schools average of 49% (majority Black).
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