For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 4,635 students in 36608, AL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 36608, AL are Clarkshaw Magnet School, Denton Magnet School Of Technology and Elsie Collier Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 36608 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Alabama public elementary school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 36608, AL have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Alabama public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public elementary school average of 50% (majority Black).
Best 36608, AL Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clarkshaw Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5960 Arlberg Street
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 221-2106
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 221-2106
Gr: 6-9 | 582 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #22.
Denton Magnet School Of Technology
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3800 Pleasant Valley
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 221-2148
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 221-2148
Gr: 6-8 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #33.
Elsie Collier Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
601 Snow Road North
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 221-1120
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 221-1120
Gr: PK-5 | 731 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #44.
Mary B Austin Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
150 Provident Ln
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 221-1015
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 221-1015
Gr: K-5 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #55.
Taylor White Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
476 Eliza Jordan Road N
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 221-1465
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 221-1465
Gr: PK-5 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #66.
Er Dickson Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4645 Bit And Spur Rd
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 221-1180
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 221-1180
Gr: PK-5 | 967 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #77.
John Will Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5750 Summit Ave
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 221-1750
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 221-1750
Gr: PK-5 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #88.
Augusta Evans School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6301 Biloxi Ave
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 221-5400
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 221-5400
Gr: 1-12 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: n/an/a
Acceleration Preparatory Academy
Charter School
3725 Airport Blvd
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 301-0050
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 301-0050
Gr: 6-8 | 322 students Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 36608, AL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 36608, AL include Clarkshaw Magnet School, Denton Magnet School Of Technology and Elsie Collier Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 36608?
9 public elementary schools are located in 36608.
What is the racial composition of students in 36608?
36608 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Black).
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