For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 880 students in the neighborhood of South Crichton, Mobile, AL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in South Crichton are Old Shell Road Magnet School and Phillips Preparatory Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of South Crichton, Mobile, AL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Alabama public elementary school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 87% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public elementary school average of 50% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of South Crichton, Mobile, AL (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Old Shell Road Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3160 Heather St
Mobile, AL 36607
(251) 221-1557
Mobile, AL 36607
(251) 221-1557
Gr: K-5 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #22.
Phillips Preparatory Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3255 Old Shell Rd
Mobile, AL 36607
(251) 221-2286
Mobile, AL 36607
(251) 221-2286
Gr: 6-8 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of South Crichton, Mobile, AL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of South Crichton, Mobile, AL include Old Shell Road Magnet School and Phillips Preparatory Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of South Crichton, Mobile?
2 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of South Crichton, Mobile.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of South Crichton, Mobile?
the neighborhood of South Crichton, Mobile public elementary schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Black).
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