For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 3,342 students in 36695, AL.
The top ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools in zipcode 36695 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Alabama public elementary school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 36695, AL have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Alabama public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public elementary school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best 36695, AL Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dawes Intermediate School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10451 West Lake Road
Mobile, AL 36695
(251) 221-1485
Mobile, AL 36695
(251) 221-1485
Grades: 3-5
| 540 students
Rank: #22.
Orourke Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1975 Leroy Stevens Rd
Mobile, AL 36695
(251) 221-1585
Mobile, AL 36695
(251) 221-1585
Grades: PK-5
| 813 students
Rank: #33.
Bernice J Causey Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2205 Mcfarland Rd
Mobile, AL 36695
(251) 221-2060
Mobile, AL 36695
(251) 221-2060
Grades: 6-8
| 1,405 students
Rank: n/an/a
10005 West Lake Rd
Mobile, AL 36695
(251) 221-1420
Mobile, AL 36695
(251) 221-1420
Grades: PK-2
| 584 students
36695, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
The Bridge Inc Mobile (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
3401 Newman Road
Mobile, AL 36695
(251) 633-0475
Mobile, AL 36695
(251) 633-0475
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 36695, AL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 36695, AL include Dawes Intermediate School, Orourke Elementary School and Bernice J Causey Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 36695?
4 public elementary schools are located in 36695.
What is the racial composition of students in 36695?
36695 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Black).
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