For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 972 students in 36460, AL (there are 1 private school, serving 409 private students). 70% of all K-12 students in 36460, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 36460, AL are Monroeville Elementary School, Monroeville Middle School and Monroe County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 36460 have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 36460, AL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 50% (majority Black).
Best 36460, AL Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Monroeville Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
297 S Mount Pleasant Ave
Monroeville, AL 36460
(251) 743-3474
Monroeville, AL 36460
(251) 743-3474
Gr: PK-4 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Monroeville Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
201 York Street
Monroeville, AL 36460
(251) 575-4121
Monroeville, AL 36460
(251) 575-4121
Gr: 5-8 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Monroe County High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
212 Tiger Dr
Monroeville, AL 36460
(251) 575-3258
Monroeville, AL 36460
(251) 575-3258
Gr: 9-12 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
C P Carmichael Alternative School
Alternative School
1323 Veterans Drive
Monroeville, AL 36460
(251) 575-4189
Monroeville, AL 36460
(251) 575-4189
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
Monroe County Careertechnical Center
Vocational School
230 Tiger Dr
Monroeville, AL 36460
(251) 575-4381
Monroeville, AL 36460
(251) 575-4381
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 36460, AL?
The top-ranked public schools in 36460, AL include Monroeville Elementary School, Monroeville Middle School and Monroe County High School.
How many public schools are located in 36460?
5 public schools are located in 36460.
What percentage of students in 36460 go to public school?
70% of all K-12 students in 36460 are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 36460?
36460 public schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public schools average of 50% (majority Black).
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