For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 3,514 students in 36571, AL (there are 2 private schools, serving 314 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 36571, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 36571, AL are Saraland Elementary School, Saraland Middle Schooladams Campus and Saraland High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 36571 have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 36571, AL have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 50% (majority Black).
Best 36571, AL Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Saraland Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
229 Mckeough Ave
Saraland, AL 36571
(251) 679-5739
Saraland, AL 36571
(251) 679-5739
Gr: 2-5 | 1,034 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Saraland Middle Schooladams Campus
(Math: 57% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
401 Baldwin Road
Saraland, AL 36571
(251) 679-9405
Saraland, AL 36571
(251) 679-9405
Gr: 6-8 | 789 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Saraland High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1115 Industrial Parkway
Saraland, AL 36571
(251) 602-8970
Saraland, AL 36571
(251) 602-8970
Gr: 9-12 | 1,134 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: n/an/a
4000 Lil Spartan Drive
Saraland, AL 36571
(251) 602-8930
Saraland, AL 36571
(251) 602-8930
Gr: PK-1 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 36571, AL?
The top-ranked public schools in 36571, AL include Saraland Elementary School, Saraland Middle Schooladams Campus and Saraland High School.
How many public schools are located in 36571?
4 public schools are located in 36571.
What percentage of students in 36571 go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in 36571 are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 36571?
36571 public schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public schools average of 50% (majority Black).
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