For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 3,172 students in 36527, AL (there are 1 private school, serving 232 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 36527, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 36527, AL are Rockwell Elementary School, Spanish Fort Elementary School and Spanish Fort Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 36527 have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 36527, AL have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 50% (majority Black).
Best 36527, AL Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rockwell Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10183 Us Highway 31
Daphne, AL 36527
(251) 626-5528
Daphne, AL 36527
(251) 626-5528
Gr: PK-6 | 682 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Spanish Fort Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
30900 State Highway 225
Daphne, AL 36527
(251) 626-9751
Daphne, AL 36527
(251) 626-9751
Gr: PK-6 | 726 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Spanish Fort Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
33899 Jimmy Faulkner Dr
Daphne, AL 36527
(251) 625-3271
Daphne, AL 36527
(251) 625-3271
Gr: 7-8 | 649 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #44.
Spanish Fort High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
One Plaza De Toros
Daphne, AL 36527
(251) 621-6629
Daphne, AL 36527
(251) 621-6629
Gr: 9-12 | 1,115 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 36527, AL?
The top-ranked public schools in 36527, AL include Rockwell Elementary School, Spanish Fort Elementary School and Spanish Fort Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 36527?
4 public schools are located in 36527.
What percentage of students in 36527 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 36527 are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 36527?
36527 public schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public schools average of 50% (majority Black).
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