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Best 36606 Alabama Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,379 students in 36606, AL (there are 1 private school, serving 146 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 36606, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 36606, AL are Eicholdmertz School Of Math And Science, Spencerwestlawn Elementary School and Murphy High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 36606 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 36606, AL have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 50% (majority Black).

Best 36606, AL Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Eicholdmertz School Of Math And Science
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
2815 Government Street
Mobile, AL 36606
(251) 221-1105
Gr: PK-5 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #22.
Spencerwestlawn Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3071 Ralston Rd
Mobile, AL 36606
(251) 221-1705
Gr: PK-5 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Murphy High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
100 S Carlen St
Mobile, AL 36606
(251) 221-3186
Gr: 9-12 | 1,212 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: n/an/a
Floretta P Carson Visual And Performing Arts Academy
Charter School
3100 Cottage Hill Road
Mobile, AL 36606
(251) 289-9437
Gr: 6-11 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 88%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 36606, AL?
How many public schools are located in 36606?
4 public schools are located in 36606.
What percentage of students in 36606 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 36606 are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 36606?
36606 public schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public schools average of 50% (majority Black).

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