For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,678 students in 36617, AL (there are 4 private schools, serving 308 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in 36617, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 36617, AL are Holloway Elementary School, Continuous Learning Center and Chastangfournier Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 36617 have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 36617, AL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 50% (majority Black).
Best 36617, AL Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Holloway Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
625 Stanton Rd
Mobile, AL 36617
(251) 221-1391
Mobile, AL 36617
(251) 221-1391
Gr: K-5 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #22.
Continuous Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1870 Pleasant Ave
Mobile, AL 36617
(251) 221-2122
Mobile, AL 36617
(251) 221-2122
Gr: 6-12 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #33.
Chastangfournier Middle School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2800 Berkley Avenue
Mobile, AL 36617
(251) 221-2081
Mobile, AL 36617
(251) 221-2081
Gr: K-8 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Booker T Washington Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1961 Andrews St
Mobile, AL 36617
(251) 221-2361
Mobile, AL 36617
(251) 221-2361
Gr: 6-8 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
John L Leflore Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
700 Donald St
Mobile, AL 36617
(251) 221-3125
Mobile, AL 36617
(251) 221-3125
Gr: 9-12 | 582 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #66.
The Pathway
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2161 Butler St
Mobile, AL 36617
(251) 221-5010
Mobile, AL 36617
(251) 221-5010
Gr: PK-10 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: n/an/a
Just 4 Development Laboratory
Special Education School
2263 St Stephens Rd
Mobile, AL 36617
(251) 221-1450
Mobile, AL 36617
(251) 221-1450
Gr: PK | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 36617, AL?
The top-ranked public schools in 36617, AL include Holloway Elementary School, Continuous Learning Center and Chastangfournier Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 36617?
7 public schools are located in 36617.
What percentage of students in 36617 go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in 36617 are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 36617?
36617 public schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public schools average of 50% (majority Black).
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