For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 5,899 students in 36526, AL (there are 2 private schools, serving 1,166 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in 36526, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 36526, AL are Belforest Elementary School, Daphne East Elementary School and W J Carroll Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 36526 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 36526, AL have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 50% (majority Black).
Best 36526, AL Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Belforest Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11364 County Road 64
Daphne, AL 36526
(251) 607-5624
Daphne, AL 36526
(251) 607-5624
Gr: K-6 | 1,069 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Daphne East Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
26651 County Road 13
Daphne, AL 36526
(251) 626-1663
Daphne, AL 36526
(251) 626-1663
Gr: PK-6 | 947 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #33.
W J Carroll Intermediate School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1000 Main St
Daphne, AL 36526
(251) 626-0277
Daphne, AL 36526
(251) 626-0277
Gr: 4-6 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #44.
Daphne Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2307 Main St
Daphne, AL 36526
(251) 626-2424
Daphne, AL 36526
(251) 626-2424
Gr: PK-3 | 671 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #55.
Daphne Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
One Jody Davis Cir
Daphne, AL 36526
(251) 626-2845
Daphne, AL 36526
(251) 626-2845
Gr: 7-8 | 861 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #66.
Daphne High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9300 Champions Way
Daphne, AL 36526
(251) 626-8787
Daphne, AL 36526
(251) 626-8787
Gr: 9-12 | 1,639 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 36526, AL?
The top-ranked public schools in 36526, AL include Belforest Elementary School, Daphne East Elementary School and W J Carroll Intermediate School.
How many public schools are located in 36526?
7 public schools are located in 36526.
What percentage of students in 36526 go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in 36526 are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 36526?
36526 public schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public schools average of 50% (majority Black).
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