For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,600 students in 36610, AL (there are 1 private school, serving 28 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 36610, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 36610, AL are Wd Robbins Elementary School, Grant Elementary School and Whitley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 36610 have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 36610, AL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 50% (majority Black).
Best 36610, AL Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wd Robbins Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2416 W Main St
Mobile, AL 36610
(251) 221-1600
Mobile, AL 36610
(251) 221-1600
Gr: PK-5 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Rank: #22.
Grant Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
535 Easterling St
Mobile, AL 36610
(251) 221-1319
Mobile, AL 36610
(251) 221-1319
Gr: K-5 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1
Rank: #33.
Whitley Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
528 Capt Leon C Roberts
Mobile, AL 36610
(251) 221-1737
Mobile, AL 36610
(251) 221-1737
Gr: PK-5 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Mobile County Training Middle School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
800 Whitley St
Mobile, AL 36610
(251) 221-2267
Mobile, AL 36610
(251) 221-2267
Gr: 6-8 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #55.
Cf Vigor High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
913 N Wilson Ave
Mobile, AL 36610
(251) 221-3045
Mobile, AL 36610
(251) 221-3045
Gr: 9-12 | 620 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: n/an/a
Tl Faulkner School
Vocational School
33 West Elm St
Mobile, AL 36610
(251) 221-5431
Mobile, AL 36610
(251) 221-5431
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 36610, AL?
The top-ranked public schools in 36610, AL include Wd Robbins Elementary School, Grant Elementary School and Whitley Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 36610?
6 public schools are located in 36610.
What percentage of students in 36610 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 36610 are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 36610?
36610 public schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public schools average of 50% (majority Black).
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