For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,385 students in the neighborhood of Rosedale, Mobile, AL.
The top ranked public schools in Rosedale are Dr Robert W Gilliard Elementary School and Pillans Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Rosedale, Mobile, AL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 4% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Rosedale, Mobile, AL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dr Robert W Gilliard Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2757 Dauphin Island Parkway
Mobile, AL 36605
(251) 221-1820
Mobile, AL 36605
(251) 221-1820
Grades: PK-5
| 803 students
Rank: #22.
Pillans Middle School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2051 Military Rd
Mobile, AL 36605
(251) 221-2300
Mobile, AL 36605
(251) 221-2300
Grades: 6-8
| 485 students
Rank: n/an/a
Evening Educational Options
Alternative School
2051 Military Road
Mobile, AL 36605
(251) 221-3233
Mobile, AL 36605
(251) 221-3233
Grades: 10-12
| 38 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Rosedale, Mobile, AL?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Rosedale, Mobile, AL include Dr Robert W Gilliard Elementary School and Pillans Middle School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Rosedale, Mobile?
3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Rosedale, Mobile.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Rosedale, Mobile?
the neighborhood of Rosedale, Mobile public schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public schools average of 49% (majority Black).
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