For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,839 students in 36869, AL (there are 1 private school, serving 80 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 36869, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 36869, AL are Ladonia Elementary School, South Girard School and Ridgecrest Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 36869 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 36869, AL have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 50% (majority Black).
Best 36869, AL Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ladonia Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9 Woodland Dr
Phenix City, AL 36869
(334) 468-5805
Phenix City, AL 36869
(334) 468-5805
Gr: PK-5 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
South Girard School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
521 Fontaine Rd
Phenix City, AL 36869
(334) 298-2527
Phenix City, AL 36869
(334) 298-2527
Gr: 8 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #33.
Ridgecrest Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1806 8th Pl So
Phenix City, AL 36869
(334) 298-3004
Phenix City, AL 36869
(334) 298-3004
Gr: K-5 | 722 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #44.
Meadowlane Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
709 Meadowlane Dr
Phenix City, AL 36869
(334) 298-2568
Phenix City, AL 36869
(334) 298-2568
Gr: K-5 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 36869, AL?
The top-ranked public schools in 36869, AL include Ladonia Elementary School, South Girard School and Ridgecrest Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 36869?
4 public schools are located in 36869.
What percentage of students in 36869 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 36869 are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 36869?
36869 public schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public schools average of 50% (majority Black).
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