For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,023 students in 36078, AL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 36078, AL are Tallassee Elementary School and Southside Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 36078 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Alabama public elementary school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 36078, AL have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public elementary school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best 36078, AL Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tallassee Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
850 Friendship Rd
Tallassee, AL 36078
(334) 283-5001
Tallassee, AL 36078
(334) 283-5001
Gr: PK-4 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Southside Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
901 E B Payne Sr Dr
Tallassee, AL 36078
(334) 283-2151
Tallassee, AL 36078
(334) 283-2151
Gr: 5-8 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
36078, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Learning Tree Inc Tallassee (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
100 S Dubois St
Tallassee, AL 36078
(334) 252-0025
Tallassee, AL 36078
(334) 252-0025
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 36078, AL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 36078, AL include Tallassee Elementary School and Southside Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 36078?
2 public elementary schools are located in 36078.
What is the racial composition of students in 36078?
36078 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Black).
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